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15 Things Young People Are Doing To Make Things Better Than Their Parents Had

ByVictoria Cornell November 23, 2023October 20, 2023
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As modern people of change, we have a unique chance to draw wisdom from the past and carve out a new path for ourselves. In a world where Baby Boomers have often faced criticism for their attitudes and behaviors, it becomes essential to contemplate how we can navigate life differently as we grow older. So, let me ask you: How do you envision avoiding the pitfalls and shortcomings that are sometimes associated with the Boomers’ generation? Let’s explore the possibilities together and pave the way for a brighter tomorrow.

Financial Responsibility

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To start, one person wrote, “We will be significantly poorer than the current crop of retirees.”

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A second person commented, “I’m going to have retirement savings…”

Social Justice

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One person simply said, “Not be racist.”

Another person added, “I’m gonna try my best to be accepting of nonconforming genders and sexualities.”

Open-Mindedness

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A popular comment was, “I don’t want to treat people like older people treat me. I’m going to try and let younger generations grow and be open to positive change.”

Another simply said, “Accept that you are old and embrace change.”

Mental Health Awareness

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A user replied, “Whenever I become a parent, I want to be able to admit when I’m wrong to my kids. Let them know I’m human too and make mistakes.”

Children Reform

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One person wrote, “I don’t plan on selling my children’s future out for tacos and cheap imports.”

A second person commented, “ok, so this might be a strange and alien concept, but I have an idea that just might work: I’m going to treat kids like people! could you imagine? Is someone actually listening to them and taking them seriously? fu**** me, that’d be nuts.”

Technology and Adaptability

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One user replied, “When I was younger, I always found it confusing why adults couldn’t use or understand the latest technology. I aim to stay current with technological trends and not settle into a mentality that hates change.”

Cultural Appreciation

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A user commented, “I want to live a life where I love people more than I love any kind of institution or what I want to try to hang on to. The best boomers I’ve met have been ex-hippies or at least understood that loving everyone is the solution, more than perhaps hanging onto my ideas of right and wrong.”

Responsible Politics

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A popular comment was, “I’m either going to stop voting at 65 or ask my kids who they are voting for and vote for that person. The future is for the children. It’s time people started acting like it.”

Emotional Intelligence

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One Redditor said, “Same thing I do now. Shut up when I don’t know what I’m talkin’ about. The amount of people I have come across during this pandemic that don’t know what they’re talking about but their brain is directly connected to their mouth is frustrating. It’s like they don’t have a fully-formed opinion or idea or thought, but they have to say something, so they misquote whatever stupid thing some other idiot said.”

Lifelong Learning

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A funny comment was, “Never stop learning. I feel like my dad’s parents have long stopped learning about anything, and it’s infuriating. For example, my grandmother has a $1000 phone but still pays for AOL. What??”

Family and Relationships

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One popular comment was, “Instead of getting mad at my kids for not embracing my traditions, I’ll encourage them to make their own traditions.”

Entrepreneurship and Innovation

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One Redditor wrote, “In business, I will advocate for hiring bright young people rather than exclusively value experience, simply because experience is my only remaining marketable skill.”

Community Engagement

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A user replied, “I won’t be mean to retail workers and waiters; I know they are just trying their best!”

Aging Gracefully

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A most-liked comment was, “I plan on being nicer to people generations younger than me because I don’t want them to feel the way my generation felt when we’d get picked apart endlessly by the baby boomers. That’s just mean.”

Positive Impact

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Finally, a user commented, “I’m hoping my generation (millennials) and gen z can actually even out the inequality by voting in progressives that force corporations and CEOs to put people before profit… Clearly, the shareholder’s rule is not a good concept.”

Source: Reddit

Top 15 Things People Start to Hate As They Get Older That Surprises Them

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Do you notice a growing grumpiness as the years go by? Are there things that now irk you that never bothered you before? Don’t worry, my fellow friends, you’re not alone. Let’s take a closer look at the things we find ourselves disliking more and more as we age. Top 15 Things People Start to Hate As They Get Older That Surprises Them

Top 20 Signs of Childhood Trauma That Last into Adulthood

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Going through trauma a child often causes a life-long impact on that person’s mental health and overall well-being. These experiences can manifest in a variety of ways, and they can be challenging for individuals to identify and deal with. Top 20 Signs of Childhood Trauma That Last into Adulthood

The Top 10 Things Boomers Had As Kids That Our Kids Need Badly Today

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Things were different in the old day, but were they harder? Generations before us talk about how hard life was growing up when they did. Do you think it was? Hard work has changed over time, but does that mean it is easier? We are diving into things our kids could use that generations before us had to endure. The Top 10 Things Boomers Had As Kids That Our Kids Need Badly Today

Top 14 Intimate Secrets that People Often Keep From Their Families

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In the complex network of family ties, there are often thoughts and secrets we keep to ourselves, hesitant to reveal them to our loved ones. “What is something you would never admit to your family?” Delving into the depths of our minds, we confront the unexpressed longings, anxieties, and remorse that remain concealed. Top 14 Intimate Secrets that People Often Keep From Their Families

Aging Traditions: 15 Things That Will Unfortunately Not Continue Happening After The Boomers Pass On

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Boomers are a hardworking, brutally honest generation that is often taken the wrong way and misunderstood by younger generations. Their advice often comes from a good place, even if it is not delivered the way the young ones would like to hear it. Some trademark things Boomers do, many think, will disappear once they are gone. What will you miss them doing? Aging Traditions: 15 Things That Will Unfortunately Not Continue Happening

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