What Gen X Learned About Surviving Hardship That Younger Generations Didn’t
Gen X: We Learned to Survive Before It Was Cool
Ah, Generation X—the so-called “middle child” of generations. Sandwiched between the Baby Boomers and Millennials, we often get overlooked. But let me tell you, we’ve got some survival skills that would make Bear Grylls proud. So, what exactly did we learn about surviving hardship that younger generations might have missed? Buckle up, because we’re about to take a nostalgic trip down memory lane, with a sprinkle of humor and a dash of reality.
The Art of Self-Reliance
First off, we were the original latchkey kids. Remember coming home from school to an empty house? No helicopter parents hovering over us, just a key under the doormat and a list of chores on the fridge. We learned to fend for ourselves early on, mastering the microwave and the art of making a sandwich. This self-reliance has stuck with us, making us resourceful and independent adults.
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