https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2020...ation-wars
INTRO: Those under 25 no longer want to be compared to millennials, and have been vocal about it on social media for some time. [...] there are terms aplenty when it comes to the generations that divide us: boomers, Gen X, Gen Y, millennials … and Gen Z.
But for those of us who have been condensing these brackets – viewing everyone over the age of 40 as a boomer and everyone under that age as a millennial – there may be a surprise for you coming: you are being offensive – at least to real young people (AKA Gen Z).
In March, TikTok celebrity Isabella Avila posted a video complaining about being confused with Facebook-using, avocado-toast-loving millennials. “Just because you’re so old you can’t remember the difference, doesn’t mean it’s OK to lump us altogether,” she said.
If you are guilty of that particular crime, this handy little guide on how to navigate the age wars might help... (MORE - details)
INTRO: Those under 25 no longer want to be compared to millennials, and have been vocal about it on social media for some time. [...] there are terms aplenty when it comes to the generations that divide us: boomers, Gen X, Gen Y, millennials … and Gen Z.
But for those of us who have been condensing these brackets – viewing everyone over the age of 40 as a boomer and everyone under that age as a millennial – there may be a surprise for you coming: you are being offensive – at least to real young people (AKA Gen Z).
In March, TikTok celebrity Isabella Avila posted a video complaining about being confused with Facebook-using, avocado-toast-loving millennials. “Just because you’re so old you can’t remember the difference, doesn’t mean it’s OK to lump us altogether,” she said.
If you are guilty of that particular crime, this handy little guide on how to navigate the age wars might help... (MORE - details)