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I ate my chocolate and read my book.
Kids these days sure feel different, don’t they? That’s because many of them belong to Generation Alpha: the cohort born between 2010 and 2024. These kids are growing up in a hyper-digital world, surrounded by smartphones, smart assistants, and AI from day one. They’re often characterized by their tech fluency, short attention spans, and global awareness. They’re the first generation to be fully born into the 21st century. And oh, they’ve got some bold opinions for their age.
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We were both around 19 years old and I was at a party at her house. We had just met. After we were done talking I wasn't invited back, which was fine by me!
The use of generational labels has definitely increased over time. From job applications to trend reports and internet memes, these terms are everywhere. But what do they actually mean and where did they come from? Generational names help capture shared traits, cultural influences, and major historical moments. Still, not everyone fits the mold perfectly. These labels are more like social snapshots than hard definitions.
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At one point in time I guess some of them were getting hyped or some stuff and one kid proudly says “God I can’t wait to go over seas and end people”
Figuring this should be a teaching moment for all of them I laid it out. Leaving your family, your kids, the uncertainty, the stress, the physical toll it has on your body, restless nights, the feeling of being hurt/hit, the feeling of what it’s like when your vehicle hits an IED and that first thought “ok I’m still alive”, seeing your friend who you spent years training with and all of a sudden he’s gone and what passing truly means.
By the time I finished you could hear a pin drop.
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I'm a guy and at that time I was obese and I had long hair. I guess she was convinced Maui from Moana is a princess.
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Yes child. Adults don’t get summer break. You know when you go to the grocery store or the movies all summer? Those people are working. I have to work just like them.
The child was 17.
Their mind was blown.
Let’s start with the Baby Boomers, born between 1946 and 1964. This generation grew up during a time of post-war prosperity and societal shifts. They witnessed the rise of television, the civil rights movement, and the moon landing. Known for their work ethic and traditional values, many Boomers are now retired or close to it.
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Me: any chance you are pregnant?
Her: no
Me: when was your last period?
Her: 3 months ago
Me: are you intimately active?
Her: yes
Me: are you using any contraceptives or protection, not including the pullout method?
Her: no
Me: why do you think there is no chance of being pregnant?
Her: ... I don't know anymore.
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Next up is Generation X, born between 1965 and 1980. Often called the “middle child” generation, they came after the Boomers but before the internet boom. Gen Xers are known for their independence, resilience, and love for mixtapes and grunge. They grew up with rotary phones and dial-up but adapted to technology as it evolved. Sometimes overlooked in cultural conversations, they’re also considered quietly influential.
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Which I think is both a fair sentiment and simultaneously *completely* out of touch with what life can be like for a human being on Earth.
On one hand: the system in the U.S. and Canada is messed up. It's fair to be angry at stagnant wages, the increasing cost of living, the erosion of competent government and rights. It's fair to want something better and to be angry at the way things are.
On the other hand: really? You refuse to work hard for a mediocre life? Tell that to someone living in poverty. Tell that to the people around the globe who live under seriously oppressive governments or in war zones, making way less money than we do in the U.S./Canada, getting by on their hard work and making do with what they have.
I agree with the sentiment that things should be better. For everyone. But "refusing to work hard for a mediocre life" doesn't solve those problems. Life isn't fair for many of us, and crossing your arms and huffing doesn't fix it.
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Yeah they will. Do you not see the constant flow of police cars showing up here 3+ times a week.
Following them are the Millennials, also known as Generation Y, born from 1981 to 1996. This group grew up during the rise of the internet, smartphones, and social media. They’re often associated with avocado toast, side hustles, and student debt. Millennials have experienced both analog childhoods and digital adulthoods. They are the ones that value flexibility, purpose-driven work, and memes about existential dread.
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"Oh god he's come in the Porsche instead of the Range Rover, that's so embarrassing.".
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Apparently until he was 23, my cousin believed islands floated on water. One day I told him we were going to a Greek island on vacation and he got this big happy face as he proudly said "Did you know islands are actually stuck to the seabottom? They don't float! Sometimes they have thousands of miles of rock below them!". He looked so proud of sharing this revolutionary fact.
We were with some family members. All of us looked at him with a look that said "are you for real?" and we said that yeah, we knew. We've always known. Everyone does. It didn't shame him as much as it should've.
Then there’s Generation Z, or iGen, born between 1997 and 2010. These digital natives don’t know a world without Google or YouTube. They grew up with smartphones in hand, social media in full swing, and a deep awareness of social issues. Gen Z is known for its creativity, mental health awareness, and short-form content obsession. And yes, they’re the ones who canceled skinny jeans and love saying “no cap.”
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