Much like a lot of Gen X, some of the older Millennials in my life (particularly the white working professionals) are parroting the age old mantra of “I don’t care about passing my skills on to the younger generations or helping those in need, no one ever helped me in my life.”. My response is always “That’s not a good thing!” because I never know what to say. Debate is not my strength.

My working class grandparents were never like this. They lived through the great depression and two wars and never wanted anyone to suffer as much as they did. I miss them and their kindness dearly. It’s only from boomers and younger that I’ve seen this attitude. Capitalism is crushing our instincts as a social species. If we can’t stand on the shoulders of giants… well then we will stop advancing as a species. We will stagnate and go extinct because the challenges we face now need all of us. It goes against everything that is human to be this alienated and antagonistic to one another. Particularly frightening is the hatred and contempt modern society has towards children.

This is not going to end well.

I appreciate all the people here, whether you’re 20 or 60, for not becoming the thing that hurt you. We need people with a soul more than ever.

  • Paradachshund@lemmy.todayEnglish
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    1 month ago

    I’m a younger millennial and I sometimes hate how jaded and cynical I feel these days. I’m ultimately an idealist, and I try not to close myself off, but there are definitely days when I’m sad to see that side of myself come out so strongly.

    I’m also really sad to see how many people around my age or a little older are genuinely shaking their heads and wringing their hands over the what “the youth” are up to these days. People have short memories… I remember all of my generation being shit on not that long ago in the same way. I think the youth are doing great, and I refuse to condescend them.