Boomers are sexist bigots. Gen X have let down their children. Millennials are constantly moaning.
What Gen Z REALLY thinks about you - and what the rest of us think about them By Samantha Brick Published: 01:35, 30 May 2024 | Updated: 01:35, 30 May 2024 e-mail View comments With their different perspectives, old and young have always disagreed on things. Today, though, the generational divide seems more toxic than ever – with technology and so-called ' woke culture' driving a deepening wedge between the age groups. Baby Boomers (those born roughly between 1946 and 1964) slate Gen Z (born after 1996) for being self-centred, rude and downright lazy; Gen Z call out the sexism of their grandparents' generation.
Meanwhile Gen X (born between 1965 and 1979) lambast 'snowflake' Millennials (born between 1980 and 1996), who are universally derided for their sense of entitlement and lack of direction. But who is right? Here, the four generations go head to head..
. Baby Boomer: 'Millennials are jealous of our money; Gen Z are spoilt Travel writer and tour guide Jane Keightley, 66, from Boston, Lincs, has been married to Martyn, 68, for 46 years. They have a son, 42, daughter, 36, and four grandchildren, aged 14 to five.
She says: Gen Zer Ella Collins-Godden and Baby Boomer Jane Keightley give their generational opinions We baby boomers have had it easy. Not only did we all buy houses for about £10, we enjoy full-salary pensions and are forever zipping off on holiday, spending the k.
