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The only difference between Boomers and Millennials is chronological. They both have the same sense of entitlement. They both have the same obsession with mone

The only difference between Boomers and Millennials is chronological. They both have the same sense of entitlement. They both have the same obsession with money. They both have the same persecution complex. And they love to blame each other for everything rather than face up to the fact that life isn't fair.

voisin 4y ago
No, there are other, objective differences. Boomers, at the same age as millennials now, commanded a much, much larger proportion of the national wealth than millennials do now. This has been true, at the varying ages over time, of Boomers since they hit working age all the way through now to retirement age. If you don’t recognize the impact this has on both groups’ psyches, then I’m not sure what to say.
- reaperducer 4y ago
  Boomers, at the same age as millennials now, commanded a much, much larger proportion of the national wealth than millennials do now. There's that obsession with money I mentioned. Moreover, Who cares? Lots of generations had less money than Millennials do now and still did great things. Are you under the impression that Millennials are entitled to a certain amount of money? There's that entitlement complex. Who told you that life is fair?
  - voisin 4y ago
    > Are you under the impression that Millennials are entitled to a certain amount of money? There's that entitlement complex. > Who told you that life is fair? All I said was that these facts have an impact on each group’s psyche and world outlook. Is that controversial to you?
vixen99 4y ago
Attributing attitudes with feelings of entitlement, money obsession and persecution complex to millions of people in either group surely demands some evidence. Does this exist in some reasonably objective survey or is it assumed that if you're a Boomer or Millennial, you inevitably carry such baggage with you? It reads well but is it in fact valid to talk about internal states of mind in this way on the part of so many?

voisin 4y ago

No, there are other, objective differences. Boomers, at the same age as millennials now, commanded a much, much larger proportion of the national wealth than millennials do now. This has been true, at the varying ages over time, of Boomers since they hit working age all the way through now to retirement age. If you don’t recognize the impact this has on both groups’ psyches, then I’m not sure what to say.

reaperducer 4y ago
Boomers, at the same age as millennials now, commanded a much, much larger proportion of the national wealth than millennials do now. There's that obsession with money I mentioned. Moreover, Who cares? Lots of generations had less money than Millennials do now and still did great things. Are you under the impression that Millennials are entitled to a certain amount of money? There's that entitlement complex. Who told you that life is fair?
- voisin 4y ago
  > Are you under the impression that Millennials are entitled to a certain amount of money? There's that entitlement complex. > Who told you that life is fair? All I said was that these facts have an impact on each group’s psyche and world outlook. Is that controversial to you?

vixen99 4y ago

Attributing attitudes with feelings of entitlement, money obsession and persecution complex to millions of people in either group surely demands some evidence. Does this exist in some reasonably objective survey or is it assumed that if you're a Boomer or Millennial, you inevitably carry such baggage with you? It reads well but is it in fact valid to talk about internal states of mind in this way on the part of so many?