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steve2470

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15. my parents were Great Depression, I'm boomer, son is Millenial (I think)

Reply to Taverner (Original post)

Sat Sep 21, 2013, 12:24 PM

Sep 2013

My parents were technically old enough to be my grandparents (deceased now), and I'm technically old enough to be my son's grandfather (I was 37 when he was born).

I'm sure my parents were totally bewildered by my brother and I, and I'm totally bewildered at times by my son.

I'm glad you're getting insight.

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I am a parent. My parents were Silent Generation. I am GenX. [View all] Taverner Sep 2013 OP

Seriously? Well I guess we knew different people of this generation if you find nothing... seabeyond Sep 2013 #1

Yep, that's why they were "Silent." RevStPatrick Sep 2013 #2

Millennials are our hope Taverner Sep 2013 #3

I'm the same demo and I agree -- I love the whippersnappers! Arugula Latte Sep 2013 #4

I still wish I was born 10 years earlier Taverner Sep 2013 #6

You coulda rocked the cords, the wide belt, the comb in the back pocket, and the suede low boots Arugula Latte Sep 2013 #8

Chukka boots. HappyMe Sep 2013 #10

My parents were the "I'll give you something to cry about" generation Kaleva Sep 2013 #5

Oh dear god. That's all I heard as a kid. laundry_queen Sep 2013 #13

Yes, I was one of those parents. RebelOne Sep 2013 #14

My parents grew up during the Depression. MicaelS Sep 2013 #7

Agreed. HappyMe Sep 2013 #9

I'm not criticizing what they wanted. I'm just wishing they TOLD ME!!!! Taverner Sep 2013 #11

your mother was a very strong woman, you are fortunate :) nt steve2470 Sep 2013 #16

Pleased to meet you, I'm PathoGen....... lastlib Sep 2013 #12

my parents were Great Depression, I'm boomer, son is Millenial (I think) steve2470 Sep 2013 #15

Someday, you'll understand. pintobean Sep 2013 #17