Honestly Kazz I think it depends on where you live and the type of family and friends you have surrounding you, environment and other people have a massive influence on how others behave.
Today, money, possessions and the pressure of living have become all too important, the loss for many of close family and generations of learning leave many today unable to cope with any kind of stress or pressure, the truth is real happiness comes from being loved and showing love in return, no matter your background, finances etc and I guess without it we have a very unhappy world.
I was always taught chin up, get on with it, you always have your family........ and that keeps me happy go lucky too, the whole world can come crashing down but if you have the most important thing yes, you can always feel good and happy. :-)