Baby boomers Ruined America: Why Blaming Millennials is Misguided — and Annoying [View all]

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Don't shoot me, I'm Gen Xer

10/28/14 EDIT TO ADD

I did not say I agreed with the article, I just know there are many generations who post here and thought it would be interesting to see what everyone had to say.

I am a GenXer with all my siblings being Boomers born many years ahead of me. My parents were both born in the twenties which I guess they are a part of the greatest generation, if they allow displaced people from other countries to be members.

I thought my don't shoot me comment would of covered that, but it seems I failed again.



Readers of this post have no doubt seen articles admonishing millennials for their perceived apocalyptic effect on the workforce, society, family and everywhere in between. The seemingly endless list of complaints about millennials begins with lazy and pampered, and ends with “selfies.” The accusations, guilt and fear-mongering are unfounded and – even worse – are mostly blame-shifting. Frankly, I am tired of it. What makes the millennial-bashing even more unbearable is the generation that is slinging the mud: the baby boomers.

Baby boomers came of age in an era of unprecedented prosperity. They were raised by parents who had survived poverty, war and the true sacrifice of a generation burdened with great moral struggles. As a whole, they experienced economic and physical security. Baby boomers received, by today’s standards, inexpensive and widely available education, preparing them for a thriving and open job market. Success at the beginning created a strong foundation for financial and personal success on a level the world had never known.

http://www.salon.com/2014/10/20/baby_boomers_ruined_america_why_blaming_millennials_is_misguided_and_annoying/