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18 Frustrations Driving Gen X Parents to Push Their Kids Out

Generation X parents, known for their self-reliant and resilient ways, encourage their children to leave home more frequently. This trend speaks volumes to Gen Xers’ belief in instilling independence, responsibility, and personal growth into their kids. Therefore, pushing their kids out prepares them for life outside their parent’s care. A Push for Independence Gen X ...

18 Popular Trends from the 1980s That Haven’t Aged Well

Massive shoulder pads, bright neon colors, and rad tunes blasting from boom boxes were all the rage in the 1980’s. If you were around back then, you may remember the joy of popping Madonna’s cassette into your Walkman or renting the newest John Hughes movie from Blockbuster on VHS, no less. Kids today may have ...

What Was the Real Cost of Living in 1980?

Arguably, life was a lot easier in the 1980’s. Fashion was louder, and technology began its rapid ascent. Beyond these cultural milestones, however, is an interesting look at the economic conditions of that era. Let’s travel back in time to see what life was like, including everyday expenses and how they differed from today. Average ...

22 Reasons Boomers Reject the ‘Woke’ Movement

Many boomers were raised with traditional values that shaped their worldview, such as hard work, individual responsibility, and family commitment. Wokeness’s focus on systemic issues and collective accountability may seem at odds with these long-held beliefs. For boomers, changing these foundational principles can feel like abandoning what guided their lives until now. Let’s go through ...

18 Obvious Signs You’re Engaging with a Baby Boomer

Before Generation X came along, and long before the Millennials, there were the Baby Boomers. An entire generation was born of the uptake in pregnancies after World War Two. So how do you know you are talking to a Boomer? Well, that’s simple. Here are 18 clear signs that the person you are talking to ...

18 Retro Habits Boomers Just Can’t Let Go

The “good old days” have a lot going for them, according to Boomers. They were simpler times when they weren’t wrestling with technology, political correctness, and snowflakes. People had respect for each other, and learning was something valuable. Boomers like to keep their connection with these times by indulging in some retro routines. Generation X ...

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