Funny how it's the much older generation that seem to be the most judgmental, huh?
31-35, F
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trackman11 · 61-69, M
Maybe, or maybe it's just resistant to change. The older we get, the less we are okay with change and yet the more change we see. You have seen change, but your perspective is limited to a couple of decades. Imagine being young in a time before computers, 24 hour newscast and immediate information (both accurate and inaccurate). Imagine being young when travel was reserved for those with wealth and time and imagine being young when most people worked farms or factories in order to survive and desk jobs were few. When you worked at home or outside the home as a teenager to help support the family. It's incredible how much changes in our lifetimes and much of that change is good and healthy, but it can be frightening for many people. Being critical of the change in technology, morality, and community may even be based on some truth, but can easily be flavored by fear. I would politely ask you to extend some grace to the older population in your life or at least try. :)
maybesomeday · 31-35, F
@trackman11 Thanks. I will try, and often do, extend some grace. I've just recently been judged by two people from the older generation on SW, that I reacted by posting this question. A little rash, yes, but also holds some truth.
trackman11 · 61-69, M
@maybesomeday people of any age can be rude and insensitive. I am sorry that you were judged. Nobody has the right to do that. My answer is more about being critical of the world around us which may seem judgemental. You have the right to be you young lady. :)
maybesomeday · 31-35, F
@trackman11 Thank you for being nice and respectful, it is refreshing.
trackman11 · 61-69, M