It's almost an unwritten rule that the younger generation disagrees with the older generation on most things. For example, Millennials and Gen Z tend to agree on most social and political issues, according to the Pew Research Center. Gen X, Baby Boomers, and the Silent Generation, in turn, share similar opinions among themselves, but mostly disagree with what younger people have to say.
Some might say that it's just the way it's supposed to be, but that doesn't mean folks born in different eras can't agree on some things. It turns out that young people actually share many similar opinions with the older generation. People shared some examples in an online thread where one netizen asked, "What is a boomer opinion you absolutely agree with?" See the most popular answers below and let us know which hot takes you agree or disagree with!
#1
Can I just read the article instead of watching the video? .
178points
#2
If it took 1-click to subscribe, it should take 1-click to unsubscribe.
178points
#3
Don’t make me download an app to access the menu.
166points
#4
Social media was one of the worst things that happened to society.
157points
#5
Not everything needs to be smart or AI integrated. Sometimes analog just works better.
153points
#6
I want to talk to a human in customer service when I need help, not a chat bot.
140points
#7
Why does every thing need to have me make an account? I just want to buy tickets to this random thing in a town I will never come back to.
I don’t need to create a user name and password just sell me the ticket.
I don’t need to create a user name and password just sell me the ticket.
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131points
#9
The mental illness you have diagnosed yourself with does not make you interesting or quirky, and doesn't give you an excuse to be a jerk.
Friendly chatting with strangers in public is prosocial, not "weird".
Friendly chatting with strangers in public is prosocial, not "weird".
119points
#11
Permissive parenting is creating an entire generation of entitled, spoiled & unprepared kids who are going to be miserable as adults.
I’m not saying that boomers were great parents - not at all.. but the pendulum has swung so far the other way.. with kids facing no consequences, having a disability that excuses everything and parents who either justify it all or are to lazy or overworked to parent properly.
I’m not saying that boomers were great parents - not at all.. but the pendulum has swung so far the other way.. with kids facing no consequences, having a disability that excuses everything and parents who either justify it all or are to lazy or overworked to parent properly.
106points
#13
Furniture used to be built to last.
Everyone should know how to sew a button.
Butter is better.
I want a living person when I call customer service.
Vinyl is a better listening experience.
Owning your media is better than streaming.
It was nice to not be reachable at every moment.
Everyone should know how to sew a button.
Butter is better.
I want a living person when I call customer service.
Vinyl is a better listening experience.
Owning your media is better than streaming.
It was nice to not be reachable at every moment.
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100points
#14
If your website/app makes me click away more than 1 pop up ad before I can read your article, I am just closing the page....
It is not a hard concept for businesses to understand but the less accessible they make their product, the less people will consume it.
It is not a hard concept for businesses to understand but the less accessible they make their product, the less people will consume it.
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96points
#15
Not everything needs to be shared online.
91points
#17
Not every negative experience is a ‘trauma’ - some actually instill valuable lessons.
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91points
#18
I shouldn’t have to start a fake order to be able to look at your website’s food menu.
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90points
#19
If you are walking, then the phone should not be in your face. Put your phone away and concentrate on where you are going, and don't just step out into the street.
89points