We are the tiniest generation -- shrunk by birth control and abortion. I also think of us as the sandwich generation that can understand previous generations as well as subsequent generations. Thanks for the great post!
I think differences between GenX and Millennials, though not as vast as it might seem, can be overcome as long as GenXers avoid any inclinations to arrogance in old age. I've already encountered it among a few. This, of course, assuming Millennials can get over their entitlement complex as the years go by.
Both generations ought to do both. I think GenX in midlife is beginning to feel protective of both Millennials and Zoomers on a community level, on a wider level, beyond the home. We'll see how far this trend goes.
I was born in 1965, so depending on the source I am either the tale end of a boomer or a Gen X'er. I definitely resonate more with the X'ers than the Boomer's, but I'm looking forward to seeing how Howe sums them up.
Well, I'm a bit unusual, as I'm so interested in spirituality, psychology, consciousness, neuroscience, the new paradigm in science and other fields, etc. Those were less common interests among us more pragmatic Xers. But I'm very proud of our generation, Gen X, and we have a lot of good qualities and strengths.
We are the tiniest generation -- shrunk by birth control and abortion. I also think of us as the sandwich generation that can understand previous generations as well as subsequent generations. Thanks for the great post!
I think differences between GenX and Millennials, though not as vast as it might seem, can be overcome as long as GenXers avoid any inclinations to arrogance in old age. I've already encountered it among a few. This, of course, assuming Millennials can get over their entitlement complex as the years go by.
Both generations ought to do both. I think GenX in midlife is beginning to feel protective of both Millennials and Zoomers on a community level, on a wider level, beyond the home. We'll see how far this trend goes.
Yes, this pretty well sums it up, doesn't it?!
I was born in 1965, so depending on the source I am either the tale end of a boomer or a Gen X'er. I definitely resonate more with the X'ers than the Boomer's, but I'm looking forward to seeing how Howe sums them up.
I was born in 1965 as well, Kim.
So do you relate more as a boomer or x’er? Or a bit of both? I never know which ‘generation’ I’m in.
Well, I'm a bit unusual, as I'm so interested in spirituality, psychology, consciousness, neuroscience, the new paradigm in science and other fields, etc. Those were less common interests among us more pragmatic Xers. But I'm very proud of our generation, Gen X, and we have a lot of good qualities and strengths.
I'm British but I do come from this cohort, and I think there is a lot of merit in Mr Howe's assessment. Another interesting read!
Yes, I am curious and almost asked how well this applied to generations in Europe and elsewhere in the world.