“Do not raise your children the way [your] parents raised you, they were born for a different time.”
Although the above mentioned quote may not apply to everyone – but there is a significant difference in the way Baby Bloomers (1944 – 1964), Gen X (1965 – 1980), and Millennial (1991 – 1996) were raised.
And the difference is now quiet apparent during the ‘social distancing’ period we are all experiencing in (almost) all parts of the world.
Baby boomers, the eldest generation grew up in homes where one parent stayed and care for them while the other was responsible for earning bread. On the other millennial had at least one – if not two parents that were overly involved in the life of their child or children. This type of parenting is also called the ‘helicopter’ style.
Then there is Gen X – which is deemed as the ‘least parented’ generation in American history by a marketing study.
Gen X was born during the divorce boom. This means many of them grew up in homes with a single parent or even blended families. This generation also experienced both parents in the working class and due to the lack of childcare centers and after school program were forced to stay home by themselves after school until their parents returned.
Luckily, this group of individuals learns a lot through their upbringing including coping skills and the ability to negotiate in challenging social environments.
With the ongoing pandemic of coronavirus, health authorities have asked people to stay in their homes and social distance themselves from others.
This has given the Gen X a platform to ‘show off their abilities.’
Their upbringing includes managing with the snacks left in the cupboard, entertaining themselves while unsupervised, and not opening the doors to strangers. And this is what we are all struggling to achieve during the crucial times.
But Gen X – were born to do it without any effort!
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Although the above mentioned quote may not apply to everyone – but there is a significant difference in the way Baby Bloomers (1944 – 1964), Gen X (1965 – 1980), and Millennial (1991 – 1996) were raised.
And the difference is now quiet apparent during the ‘social distancing’ period we are all experiencing in (almost) all parts of the world.
Baby boomers, the eldest generation grew up in homes where one parent stayed and care for them while the other was responsible for earning bread. On the other millennial had at least one – if not two parents that were overly involved in the life of their child or children. This type of parenting is also called the ‘helicopter’ style.
Then there is Gen X – which is deemed as the ‘least parented’ generation in American history by a marketing study.
Gen X was born during the divorce boom. This means many of them grew up in homes with a single parent or even blended families. This generation also experienced both parents in the working class and due to the lack of childcare centers and after school program were forced to stay home by themselves after school until their parents returned.
Luckily, this group of individuals learns a lot through their upbringing including coping skills and the ability to negotiate in challenging social environments.
With the ongoing pandemic of coronavirus, health authorities have asked people to stay in their homes and social distance themselves from others.
This has given the Gen X a platform to ‘show off their abilities.’
Their upbringing includes managing with the snacks left in the cupboard, entertaining themselves while unsupervised, and not opening the doors to strangers. And this is what we are all struggling to achieve during the crucial times.
But Gen X – were born to do it without any effort!
This was TV, online gaming, smart phones, and Netflix for #GenX— Andrew Tumilty (@AndrewTumilty) March 15, 2020
We’ve been waiting to be told to stay home for years. pic.twitter.com/kJQjQ8djBF
I am #GenX. We perfected social distancing before it was trendy. I have no problem whatsoever with staying inside all day and entertaining myself and living off of snacks.— Charles Metcalf Jr 🌹 (@RealCMetcalfJr) March 15, 2020
My fellow Gen Xers,— Meredith (@meralee727) March 15, 2020
May I suggest we call our rebel alliance-
The Breakfast Club?
No explanations necessary.
“Don’t you forget about me....”#genx
Let me explain this is the most #GenX way possible pic.twitter.com/fF0OIkdU35— NullPointerException (@NPE_0) March 14, 2020
Where are my fellow Gen X er's at ? We are used to staying home sitting in our rooms listing to the radio . Only group that knows how to use tech but can live with out it. Iv been practicing being in quarantine my whole life . We dont fight boomers or millennial's #genx pic.twitter.com/cXLliuBgxV— Brent"Big B"Butcher (@Bacongod1977) March 15, 2020
#GenX Made our lunch, got ourselves to school & home after w/the key around our necks. Did chores. "Helped" make dinner. Did the dishes then homework.— WhyGawdWhy (@dismyaccount66) March 15, 2020
Boomer parents-"I'm so tired! I work all day! Cook for me! Clean for me! Now go away-see & not be seen!"
Proud GenX'r
My parents are brainwashed by Fox News. My kids are clueless without WiFi. We must lead the way, it is our time to shine. #GenX— Fear & Loathing (@ghostaccount7up) March 15, 2020
Finally, some recognition 40 years later. Whatever. #GenX pic.twitter.com/MHW9V0Im40— jason@calacanis.com (@Jason) March 15, 2020
Yes!!!! #GenX this is our moment. pic.twitter.com/heg2Sa0REB— LGB02 (@leiabusby) March 15, 2020
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