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My mom recently had a birthday. She is 66 now. So...I guess...happy birthday to her then. 
I am not complaining, but...I have noticed that there is a difference in the way our two generations think, act, feel, talk, and believe. And our lifestyles as well.
Maybe it was the way we were raised and its just a generational thing? I don't know.
I have noticed a difference between my mother and I, though: I am much more laid-back and accepting than she is (there is not a lot in life that I mind). My older sister Adrienne told mom she has a tendency to be "too judgmental" -- whatever that is supposed to mean.
Maybe we Millennials were taught growing up that we HAD to be more accepting, more tolerant, more open-minded, more loving, more kind to those around us. And those teachings stuck. Especially with me.
Maybe I am missing something here? How was my mother's generation raised and trained on how to think, feel, and act? I don't know, as I wasn't born then.
For instance, I was told that a lot of Boomers like her actually think tattoos are a sign of rebellion and should not be condoned. In their mind, rebellion equals bad things.
I, on the other hand, don't think that is actually true. I don't view tattoos the same way as she does. I actually think it is ridiculous for her to think that way about them. I have seen a lot of good, non-rebellious people wearing tattoos. What you put on your body has NOTHING to do with your personal character or how you are as a person.
I always believed people should judge others based upon their character (how they act), not on what they look like on the outside.
Are any of you guys Boomers? Maybe you can help me understand your generation better and why you guys think and feel the way you do.
I am not complaining, but...I have noticed that there is a difference in the way our two generations think, act, feel, talk, and believe. And our lifestyles as well.
Maybe it was the way we were raised and its just a generational thing? I don't know.
I have noticed a difference between my mother and I, though: I am much more laid-back and accepting than she is (there is not a lot in life that I mind). My older sister Adrienne told mom she has a tendency to be "too judgmental" -- whatever that is supposed to mean.
Maybe we Millennials were taught growing up that we HAD to be more accepting, more tolerant, more open-minded, more loving, more kind to those around us. And those teachings stuck. Especially with me.
Maybe I am missing something here? How was my mother's generation raised and trained on how to think, feel, and act? I don't know, as I wasn't born then.
For instance, I was told that a lot of Boomers like her actually think tattoos are a sign of rebellion and should not be condoned. In their mind, rebellion equals bad things.
I, on the other hand, don't think that is actually true. I don't view tattoos the same way as she does. I actually think it is ridiculous for her to think that way about them. I have seen a lot of good, non-rebellious people wearing tattoos. What you put on your body has NOTHING to do with your personal character or how you are as a person.
I always believed people should judge others based upon their character (how they act), not on what they look like on the outside.
Are any of you guys Boomers? Maybe you can help me understand your generation better and why you guys think and feel the way you do.
