Every generation has their beliefs, and one generation’s belief might not go well with the other’s. Some things that Boomers say that Gen Z’s sometimes misunderstand.
You Kids These Days Are Soft
This statement is often used to rouse people up, but Gen Zs see it as a way to taunt them and diminish their feelings.
You’re Too Young To Understand
Although some would call this ageism, boomers feel some life lessons can’t be taught to people; they have to experience it to fully grasp their meaning.
You’re Always on Your Phone
For a generation that didn’t grow with the type of technology we now have, Boomers find it strange that Gen Zs are always on their phone. And for Gen Zs, being on the phone doesn’t equal unproductivity. Gen Zs would rather they be left alone.
Why Are You Always Changing Jobs
Boomers are from a generation where loyalty was key in the employer-employee relationship. But Gen Zs aren’t built that way. Gen Zs believe growth is personal, and if a company doesn’t offer what they want per time, they leave. They are not working to build retirement savings, they’re working to learn and explore.
You Need to Save More Money
Gen Zs don’t believe in saving. They believe in investing and living life to its fullest in the moment. Boomers, on the other hand, trained and thrived in the booming industrial sector, believe savings will save you in the future.
You Should Have More Respect for Authority
Some might perceive Gen Zs are disrespectful, especially Boomers. But Gen Zs believe respect should be earned and not given like candy. Gen Zs only respect authority to the extent the authority respects itself around gen Z.
Why Do You Care So Much About Social Justice
Research has shown that Gen Zs are the most socially conscious generation ever. Boomers can’t understand the craze and interests for social justice, especially when the fight isn’t directly linked to the Gen Z’er.
Why Can’t You Just Buy Instead of Renting
Gen Zs believe that renting is a wiser economic strategy than buying. Boomers want to buy houses because they believed their house was an asset. Gen Z believes owning a house is a liability.
We Never Had It This Easy
Boomers believe Gen Zs have been offered an easy launch pad, that the times are softer and the opportunities more vast than their time. Gen Zs don’t like this statement because Boomers fail to realise that every generation has its struggles. And because the struggle of the past isn’t today’s struggle doesn’t mean the present struggle is easier.
Why Do You Need So Much Therapy
Boomers don’t understand the surging numbers of people in need of a therapist. Boomers were trained to be hard by life, so they find the constant need for a therapist weak. Many baby boomers don’t truly believe in mental health, especially for men.
We Never Had Problems Finding a Job
Boomers, most times, use these words to directly or indirectly shame the graduate who hasn’t gotten an interview request in four years despite being an intelligent person. Gen Zs understand the current reality, and find the statement distasteful because it leaves the burden of finding a job solely on the shoulders of the Gen Zs. The economy is bad, and Jobs are scarce.
Why Can’t You Just Put Your Phone Away
Gen Zs are constantly online, their phones in hand. Boomers find phone addiction annoying. Some don’t know Gen Z’ers work and live online.
Why Can’t You Communicate Face to Face
Gen Zs grew up mostly using the internet and socks media. And many Boomers believe Gen Z’s social awkwardness in face-to-face communication is unhealthy. Gen Zs just believe they found a better way to communicate through social media. So long they’re talking, then they’re communicating.
Why Are You So Obsessed With Self-care
Boomers don’t understand why Gen Zs are always taking retreats to feel themselves. Boomers never had self-care as it is called now, and they believed that if one felt bad then they should get out and be busy.
Why Travel So Much, Focus on Stability
Gen Zs want to see the world; Boomers believe wherever you are is your world. Gen Zs travel to experience more. Boomers save as much money as possible.
Why Can’t You Just Buy a Car Instead of Using Ride Sharing Apps
Baby boomers took pride in their ability to get a car. Gen Zs think it’s economically wise to use Bolts than owning a car that you’ll have to manage yourself.
Kids Today Don’t Appreciate What They Have
The belief that their generation was tougher than Gen Zs irritates Gen Zs because they (Gen Zs) can’t understand why boomers won’t see that their struggles are unique to their generation.
Back in My Day, We Had to Work Multiple Jobs
While boomers took pride in their jobs, they also believed in ‘grinding’ till the end. Gen Zs don’t believe in working extremely hard just to survive; excessive hard work, the industrial-style hard work boomers are used to, doesn’t cut it with Gen Zs. productivity over busyness!
Why Can’t You Just Find a Job and Stick to It
Gen Zs are that generation that want to experience everything life has to offer, and don’t believe in sticking with one job. They feel they’re multipotentialite, therefore they need to always try new things with their career. Boomers don’t understand this, and so see their constant job change as irresponsible.
You Need to Tough It Up, Life’s Not Easy
Boomers believe in a person building their mental strength themselves, toughening up. But Gen Zs believe seeking professional help with your mental health is good. When Boomers say Gen Zs should toughen up, it sounds as though they’re dismissing Gen Zs mental health struggles.
You Need to Focus on Your Career, Forget Passion
Boomers worked because it was a duty; Gen Z’s work because it is an expression of who they are. While boomers believe working should be utilitarian: provide for the people you love, Gen Zs believe work should be an extension of themselves.
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