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Parenting
fromFortune
2 days agoTwo-thirds of parents say their adult Gen Z kids still rely on them financially for support-even though it's putting them under strain | Fortune
Many Gen Zers rely on parental financial support, causing strain on both generations' finances amid a challenging job market and high living costs.
Psychology
fromSilicon Canals
38 minutes ago9 subtle behaviors that reveal someone grew up in a household where money was discussed in whispers, and why those behaviors persist long after financial security has arrived - Silicon Canals
Financial behaviors are shaped by early experiences and trauma, not just knowledge or information gaps about money.
Retirement
fromSilicon Canals
22 hours agoTough it out' was the only emotional instruction a whole generation of men ever received - and now they're sitting in retirement wondering why their body aches and nobody calls - Silicon Canals
Retirement brings a realization of emotional neglect and the need for deeper connections among men.
Mental health
fromSilicon Canals
1 day agoPsychology says the reason aging people feel like they don't matter isn't about what they've lost - it's that society defines mattering as productivity and visibility, and the moment you step outside those narrow roles, your value becomes invisible even to people who love you - Silicon Canals
Retirement and aging can lead to feelings of invisibility and worthlessness due to society's narrow definitions of productivity.
Careers
fromSilicon Canals
2 days agoThe most profound disconnect between boomers and younger generations isn't about avocado toast or laziness - it's that boomers inherited an economy designed to reward time invested, while millennials and Gen Z are navigating one that rewards attention captured, and the skill sets don't translate - Silicon Canals
Generational tension arises from differing economic realities between baby boomers and younger generations, affecting perceptions of work and success.
Relationships
fromSilicon Canals
3 hours agoI'm 73 and my husband asked me what makes me happy and I gave him the answer I thought he wanted to hear - our kids, our grandkids, our home - but the real answer is I genuinely don't know anymore because I've spent forty years editing my joy to fit other people's expectations - Silicon Canals
Editing joy to fit others' expectations can lead to losing sight of what truly makes one happy.
#parenting
Parenting
fromSilicon Canals
2 days agoPsychology says the 1960s and 70s accidentally produced one of the most emotionally durable generations in modern history - not through better parenting but through benign neglect that forced children to develop internal regulation instead of waiting for adult intervention - Silicon Canals
Children in the 70s thrived on unstructured play and minimal parental intervention, fostering independence and problem-solving skills.
Mental health
fromSilicon Canals
6 days agoThe generation that taught everyone to be strong, stay busy, and never complain is now sitting in quiet living rooms wondering why nobody asks how they're actually doing - Silicon Canals
Silence was taught as a virtue, leading to struggles with vulnerability and mental health in the Silent Generation and early Boomers.
London politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks agoGenerational divide isn't as wide as you think | Letters
Intergenerational narratives are more complex than surface-level rivalry suggests, with significant commonalities between generations but stark inequality emerging around climate change and economic opportunity.
Psychology
fromSilicon Canals
3 days agoThe friends you made between 19 and 24 know a version of you that your current partner, your therapist, and your coworkers will never meet. And the grief isn't about losing those friends. It's about losing access to the person you were with them. - Silicon Canals
Friendships formed between ages 19 and 24 serve as an identity archive, reflecting a version of oneself that no longer exists.
Relationships
fromSilicon Canals
3 days agoBehavioral scientists found that the people who become less likeable with age but more respected are operating on a principle most people understand intellectually but can't execute emotionally - that respect and likeability are often inversely correlated after 60, because likeability requires you to shrink and respect requires you to hold your shape, and most people spent their first six decades shrinking and their last two deciding that holding their shape matters more than fitting into someone else's fra
Standing up for oneself can lead to decreased likability, but it is a necessary part of emotional maturity and self-respect.
Relationships
fromSilicon Canals
1 week agoPsychology explains people who grew up in the 1960s aren't just private - they struggle to open up from being raised in an era when family problems stayed behind closed doors - Silicon Canals
Generational emotional suppression in men stems from cultural norms that discourage expressing feelings, leading to difficulties in emotional communication.
Women in technology
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 weeks agoGen Z men twice as likely as baby boomers to believe wives should obey husbands
Generation Z men hold more traditional gender role views than older generations, with nearly a third believing wives should obey husbands and a third wanting final decision-making authority.
Careers
fromFortune
3 weeks ago1 in 5 Gen Z job seekers are bringing mom or dad to interviews-and some are even letting them negotiate their salary with the boss | Fortune
One in five Gen Z job candidates bring parents to interviews, with some allowing parents to negotiate salaries, raising employer concerns about workplace readiness.
Marketing
fromCity AM
2 weeks agoMeet Gen Zalpha: The new generation up-starts reshaping consumer culture
Gen Zalpha, the fusion of young Gen Z and older Gen Alpha, wields significant commercial influence through direct purchases and persuasion over parents, making them a critical target market for brands.
Social media marketing
fromMuse by Clios | Discover the latest creative marketing and advertising news. Muse by Clio is the premier news site covering creativity in advertising and beyond.
2 weeks agoPSA: Your Gran Misses Your Instagram Posts | Muse by Clios
One-third of social media users post less than a year ago, while still spending over two hours daily scrolling, as algorithmic feeds prioritize ads and influencer content over authentic peer connections.
UK news
fromSilicon Canals
1 month agoI grew up in the 70s and didn't realize these 8 childhood experiences were unusual until I talked to younger generations - Silicon Canals
1970s childhoods involved unsupervised outdoor freedom that fostered independence, problem-solving, and risk assessment, unlike today's highly supervised childhoods.
History
fromSilicon Canals
2 months agoPeople who grew up in the 60s and 70s usually have these 10 qualities that younger generations find remarkable - Silicon Canals
Adults raised in the 1960s-70s retain practical repair skills, strong memory, resourcefulness, and work approaches that often impress younger generations.
fromMail Online
1 month agoThe 'perfect' man and woman, according to different generations
'Overall, the research shows that preferences for attractiveness shift from lighter hair in Boomer women to darker hair and more athletic body types in Millennials and Gen Z,' the CREO Clinic explained. 'Men are generally most attractive with inverted triangle or trapezoid shaped builds, while the hourglass figure remains the preferred body type for women. 'Eye colour moves from blue in Boomers to brown in later generations, and wavy hair is typically favoured for men, whereas straight hair is more often preferred for women.'
Fashion & style
Parenting
fromBuzzFeed
2 months agoMillennials With Kids Are Sharing What They're Doing Differently From Their Parents
Millennial parents prioritize presence, experiences, positive self-esteem, open communication, sex-positive education, and autism-aware approaches over materialism and traditional norms.
Relationships
fromSilicon Canals
2 months ago8 things boomers swore they'd never become that they've slowly turned into anyway-and their kids see it even if they don't - Silicon Canals
A generation that once embraced change has become resistant to technology and critical of younger generations while repeating the same behaviors they condemned.
Relationships
fromSilicon Canals
2 months agoIf you still say "excuse me" when no one's even in your way, you were raised with these 7 rules most people under 40 never learned - Silicon Canals
Childhood etiquette teaches unspoken rules—courtesy, reciprocity, respect, and contribution—that shape everyday behavior and sustain communal trust in modern social life.
fromBuzzFeed
2 months agoThis Wild Encounter Between A Boomer And A Millennial Has Gone Viral, And People Have LOTS To Say
A woman got in line behind him, who looked to be about 70. You know, sometimes when you meet someone, you just get a sense that they're kind of an asshole? Yeah, she was one of those types. She pushed her cart up behind him, made a few comments that we all ignored about 'not having enough open registers' and 'we'll be here all day at this rate.'
Digital life
Digital life
fromBuzzFeed
1 month agoOlder Adults Are Sharing The Unique Experiences From The Past That Have Gen Z'ers Dumfounded
Older adults commonly experienced home gardens and meals, operator-connected phone calls, unrestrained car seating (rumble seats/truck beds), and informal store-credit systems.
Digital life
fromBuzzFeed
1 month agoAdults Over 60, Be Honest: Are Young People Today Facing A Tougher Reality Than Past Generations?
Young people today face different, often greater challenges—AI, pervasive social media, housing costs, and unstable jobs—making coming of age more difficult than prior eras.
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