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In reply to the discussion: A thank you to Democratic Underground, and a plea. [View all]SheilaT
(23,156 posts)One of the annoying things about the older generation is that they always act as if you should yourself be like them. Believe me. I've been there.
Please try very hard to understand that you are who you are, and your elders will for many years to come act as if you should be like them. Don't succumb to that crap. Be yourself. Try very hard to learn from you elders, but you are still not them and not like them. You occupy your own specific location in time. Be true to yourself.
If possible, please read Generations by William Strauss and Neill Howe, which will help give you perspective on who you are and where you are in the larger scheme of things.
Take it from me, a member of the Boomer generation. I can remember very clearly when we were collectively entering the workforce and our elders told us we were lazy and unreliable. I've seen in recent years how Boomers, now in their elder years, tell the younger generations entering the workforce that they are lazy and unreliable. Excuse me? Remember when .... oh, never mind.
Anyway, I'm glad you've moved away from your youthful conservative stance. Please, no matter what your life circumstances, continue to read as much as you possibly can, from as many sources as possible. And good luck to your future.