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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.
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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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.
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.
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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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.
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Came from a young person who was born into wealth but constantly preached about how it's all just about working hard and believing in your dreams.
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Anonymous:
There was a girl on Caleb Hammer's YouTube show who thought that the numbers getting bigger on her credit card Bill was a good thing.
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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Them: “I am going to pass on that work task because I don’t see that as something I need to do within the realm of what I plan for my career path.”
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Looking ahead, we have Generation Beta, who will be born between 2025 and 2039. While still mostly unborn or in diapers, this generation is expected to be even more immersed in technology than the last. Think AI tutors, virtual reality classrooms, and digital-first childhoods. They’ll likely grow up with climate anxiety, hyper-personalized tech, and possibly robot siblings. The future is wild and Gen Beta is at its front door.
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Someone in the server was just chatting, asking how old everyone was and what their day job was. Turns out nearly everyone was between 20 and 40 years old at that time, ranging from students to researchers, to programmers, to clerks, to scientists, all types of occupations.
Except for one young girl who replied to this:
"OMFG, you're adults and you're playing games?! I'm 11 years old and I've done more with my life than all of you."
I told her to please please please remember her comment so she could laugh about it 20 to 30 years later.
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At first I thought she was joking, because I thought there was no way in hell she could think that a 4 bedroom, 2 bath, newly built townhouse would be $800.
I had to hold back my annoyance, as I calmly explained to her that these listings were for bedrooms with shared common spaces around the house.
She looked distraught and disgusted by the fact that people would "lie" on the internet and "lure people in with photos of the entire house, making them believe they could have it all."
Not the smartest pickle, but she was a nice girl.
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Each generation comes with its own unique strengths and weaknesses. From resourceful Boomers to ultra-connected Gen Z, everyone adapts to the world they inherit. But one thing’s for sure, they all know how to live in their time. Whether it’s fixing things without Google or navigating life with memes and apps, they make it work. What seems strange to one generation is second nature to another. And that’s what makes the generational mix so fascinating.
Additionally, in some cases, it’s simply a lack of experience rather than ignorance. Many young people haven’t had the chance to encounter things older generations grew up with. They’re not clueless, they’re just navigating a world that’s drastically different. What seems obvious to one generation might be totally foreign to another. These gaps often lead to hilarious misunderstandings and innocent questions. And honestly, that’s part of what makes generational exchanges so entertaining.
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Our town was so small, I graduated in a class of 35 people. And that included two dudes who didn’t technically go to school, but they’d just been hanging around so long we figured, you know what, give ‘em a diploma. They’ve earned it. Just... by being here.
They didn't even pave my road until I was about 13 years old. Even then they only paved it about 3 houses past mine because not enough people lived further down the road to support the cost of paving the whole road.
So one night, like most Southern teenage boys do, we’re out by a bonfire, drinking' some beers we definitely did not legally purchase. And we start talking' about the “World’s Richest People.” And this was back in the day, before Elon Musk, before Bezos... back when we thought the Ask Jeeves guy was a real butler who just lived in the internet.
So someone goes, “Man, Bill Gates. That dude is loaded.”
And across the fire, from the shadows, someone just yells, “Bill who?!”
Like they’d never heard of him. Which, I get it—we were in a town where I'm sure some people still thought microwaves were magic. So someone tells him, “Bill Gates, man. He invented Windows.”
Now, to most of us, that made perfect sense. We got it. Microsoft...Windows probably 95 at that point, maybe 98 who knows?
But not to this guy. He sits for a second, takes a sip of his beer, looks around real serious... and goes,
“Well… no wonder he’s rich. I mean, if we didn’t have windows… we’d all just freeze.”
And here’s the thing—I can’t even argue with that logic. I mean, he’s technically not wrong. But also very wrong. But also—maybe kind of a genius for even coming to that logic on his own?
I don’t know. That’s the South for you. This guy may not have understood not one thing about computers...but he definitely understood the enormous importance of insulation and keeping warm.
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However, these confessions reveal just how out of touch the younger generation can sometimes be. It’s not about being wrong, it’s about growing up in completely different worlds. These moments are funny, a little shocking, and weirdly endearing. And they remind us just how fast the world has changed.
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Yeah they will. Do you not see the constant flow of police cars showing up here 3+ times a week.