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Blaming generations misses the point in some ways (the rich not boomers being the issue, we definitely need to keep our eye on the ball with that one) but also I can't fucking stand how little most boomers care. Sometimes in the US it feels like it they are a generation of children that never had to grow up and now mostly just scold young people for being the adults in the room when they try to fix things.
It is just so pathetic and I feel robbed of the experience of having elders I can trust. All my elders are deeply sick and cannot let go of lifestyles that foreclose our future, nor do they take the consequences of destroying our only home seriously by and large, it feels like (well it really is) a betrayal of the largest order.
I wanted to live a life where I could look up to older generations and learn wisdom from them throughout my life, instead of feeling disgusted by their childlike lack of caring about future consequences.
These statistics are heartening that the sickness was not passed onto younger generations, but it is heart breaking all the same.
I feel similar in being robbed of the guidance and wisdom from the elders I thought I could look up to.
Not all but far too many of the elders in my life and from my experiences were bitter and selfish. They took out their frustration with personal issues and insecurities on those who dared to be different or do things differently. They enforced their narrow world view on others. Instead of earning the trust and love from their family and community, they demanded respect and attention from everyone.
These types of people are the best examples of how not to behave. Unfortunately, that leaves a knowledge gap as far fewer people are practicing and teaching healthier behaviours. I have found that younger people to be far more accepting, understanding and empathetic. It's not only refreshing to see but I've unexpectedly learned so much about people in general and about myself through younger people. As backwards as it seems, I am still appreciative of that.
Since these old and bitter types had no positive lessons to teach, I took it upon myself to be better than them. I am conscious to how I act around younger people. I make an effort to listen, acknowledge and support them when possible but most importantly, I treat them as people. All the things I wish I had when I was younger and confused. It feels rewarding when they express their appreciation but there is a small emptiness in giving something you barely got yourself in your own life.
That's precisely the conflict part. Carelessness and apathy sustain the violence. What's that recent movie... The Zone Of Interest (2023) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r-vfg3KkV54
Baby Boomers are the weak men who create bad times. We are living through their folly, and they are gaslighting us the entire fucking way.
Embrace their parents' generation while they are still alive. They are still chock full of wisdom.
There is an easy fix for that: Blaim the rich