I’m starting to feel sorry for baby boomers. I can because I am one. I was born in 1952, sort of in the middle of 1946 to 1964. According to an article by Bill O’Reilly there are around 68 million of us. But I feel sorrow for the world we are leaving the next generation and the life-changing issues they are facing every day.
Growing up in Colorado Springs the city grew from 40,000 to 100,000 people. Oh, how wonderful that growth has been. NOT!!! Growth without the necessary infrastructure is really, just stupid. Just look at the traffic situation on many of the non-widened road-dieted streets.
Look at the change in science. Are there only 2 sexes maybe 3 if you count hermaphrodites? Yes, that part of science hasn’t changed. Ain’t that sweet. But, what about allowing underage kids, whose brains will not be totally developed until their early 20s, to be prompted by folks with personal ideologies into a lifestyle path? The video from a Virginia mom about her child, Sage, will break your heart. This child endured unspeakable trauma and was victimized by too many adults who should have had her best interests in mind.
What about an inordinate amount of 20-, 30-, or 40-year-olds living with mommy and daddy because for any number of reasons and their parents tolerate the living situation? Ain’t that sweet? NOT!
Yes, I am feeling sorrow. Sorrow because this isn’t what this world should be. Individuals should be able to stand on their own without much help. Look at the greatest generation who fought for all of us in Colorado Springs and the free world countries. What did they die for?
I believe I know what my world is. It is full of standards of behavior, principles, and science, yes, an apple falls to earth from the tree.
The final issue that has caused myriad questions about my world is the adult pacifier. The smartphone. It takes away way too much human social interaction. It makes heroes and heroines of idiots, allows one-click “research” and creates millions of influencers. Influencers of what? Adults, children, or society. WHATEVER. Some would say “you don’t understand”. My response is whoop-de-doo. Walk in MY shoes and you might learn something.
I know I am older now but compared to a massive amount of folk today I have experiences of my own to draw from rather than living my life through others. I look up to a few people, my 2 dogs, and my wife. The rest of civilization has done nothing to EARN my ear and/or respect.
I am a baby boomer and proud of it. I look forward to more years of being puzzled by the younger generations and hoping for the best as they navigate this world!
