By Dr. Karen for Boomeryearbook.com
As boomers, we have been told a lot of things by our parents. They had a tough time, didn’t they?
Right from the thirties – where the depression made life seriously tough, and through two world wars, where not just the economy, but the loss of loved ones also affected every single family in the United States, they had already crossed their prime by the time things became alright.
For us, we have had a lot of learning from them, but in general, life has been real good for us. The world has been largely a peaceful place (albeit we were involved in overseas disasters), and the kind of growth opportunities that were accorded to us have been real good.
So, what do boomers tell their kids? This was a survey that was conducted with the present college going crowd, where they were asked ‘what did your parents tell you the most’. Here are the results.
Stay Safe – This is the top answer according to most of our next generation, echo boomers. Most parents used this multiple times each day! And it makes sense too, doesn’t it? We are worried that things might go wrong any day, and have always been extra cautious. Everything our kids do is ‘wild’, while the actual wild times of drugs and rock n roll were our time! Still, ‘stay safe’ was the top answer.
You are irresponsible – Is the second most mentioned answer. Most of the boomers believe that their kids are more irresponsible than they were in their youth. How true that is is a matter to be discussed, but that is the second most heard answer.
Take care of your health – Is answer number three. And you know why!
Check how many of these you have used with your kids!
www.boomeryearbook.com is a social networking site connecting the Baby Boomer generation. Share your thoughts, rediscover old friends, or expand your mind with brain games provided by clinical psychologist Dr. Karen Turner. Join today to discover the many ways we are helping Boomers connect for fun and profit.
Tags: baby boomers, Elderly Problems, Psychological Articles