RE: I Know Exactly How You Feel... .:. Late Night Blogging

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RE: I Know Exactly How You Feel... .:. Late Night Blogging

ph1102 in YouHive • 6 days ago

And regarding the younger generations, I share my parents' vision of the world more than theirs... with young people the world has changed so much, the way of communicating..

Now, I'm curious about this... With young people, it's changed for better or worse. :) I mean, it is definitely different from what it was in the past, but I would like to hear your opinion on this... No political/diplomatic answers, please... 😜

I hope that your health is now completely recovered.

Yes, I did! Finally, everyone at home is feeling better! 💪

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enraizar 6 days ago

Greetings @ph1102, there’s a saying that goes something like “be careful what you wish for, because it might come true”… here’s my "brief" response:

I don’t judge, so I’m not going to weigh in on whether the younger generations’ worldview is better or worse. Although I will comment… on some differences.

As for the generational divide among the younger generations, for me it’s a novelty that was unthinkable when I was a young man. Back then, I shared, along with many other young people, a strong criticism of the adult world; however, we had many role models who were “older” people.

For example, Juan de Pablo (born in 1948) was a role model for many of us young people who were beginning to get into the music our parents listened to. I don’t know of any similar cases today.

Another issue is the construction of identity. I belong to a generation in which the neighborhood was very important in the creation of that identity. The neighborhood is more than a geographical location; it is a shared space. Neighbors know each other; if there is a need, they help one another; they greet each other on the streets. Now, the new neighbors (younger people) don’t say hello or hide so as not to greet you.

Identity is now built through other means, as far as I can tell. I can’t deny that I’ve always been somewhat of an individualist, but family and the neighborhood have always been there.

Although, as a generation, what has set me apart most from the younger generation (and from my own) was 2020. If there’s one thing that defines youth, it’s rebellion—that’s how I see it. And in 2020, one night in March, on the first day of lockdown, I found myself at a friend’s house breaking the “rules” alongside two other “old folks.” Meanwhile, for months I saw no signs of youthful rebellion, despite the harm being done to younger people.

Critical thinking requires effort and patience. And here I am talking about forms of communication. Social media, especially platforms like TikTok, “teach” the opposite—the immediate gratification of desire—and encourage the creation of stereotypes and “the wittiest wins” type of arguments… For me, it’s another world…

I hope I haven’t been too much of a bore.

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ph1102 4 days ago

Thank you very much for this great "brainsharing"!

I couldn't agree more with everything you said... About us as kids having older role models, but still criticizing adults (nowadays kids do something similar, especially teenagers... they know it all the best... 😃)... Don't know their role models today... maybe some young people who reach "fame" very fast, and they have them as role models... crazy TikTokers, and people doing ridiculous videos...

Also, the neighbors' "culture" is something that doesn't exist anymore... Only the older generation is saluted on the street, or wishes a good day... Having a son at a young age, I do wonder what's missing the most... Respecting older people more? Or just listening to others (don't have to comply), or something else? Don't know...

Or, I'm just an old fart who just complains about everything... 😂

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enraizar 4 days ago

Good evening, here's a message from a grumpy old man (yes, I am one 😆), thank you very much for the exchange of ideas. There will be time for more...

Have a good night!!

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