Gen Xers are comparing themselves to the Silent Generation and the similarities are uncanny
Generation X, those born between 1965 and 1980, hold a unique place between Baby Boomers and Millennials. But its a previous generation that many are claiming to relate to even more: the Silent Generation.
In an online community of Gen Xers, a member named @bravenewwhorl shared with fellow Gen Xers about the similarities they share with the Silent Generation, those born between 1925 and 1945. “My parents were born before World War Two and my older siblings are younger boomers. Let’s hear it for the Silent Generation who were very much like us; went through the Depression, the war, took care of themselves and knew how to conserve resources,” they wrote.
The user when on to add, “For example my mom scraped ALL the butter off the foil wrapper, and used every frying pan and leftover chicken bone as an opportunity to make soup.”
The post seemed to resonate with many Gen Xers, who also shared their thoughts and experiences that connect them to the Silent Generation. These are some of the best comments from Gen Xers on why they feel simpatico with the Silent Generation.
Gen Xers flooded the comments
“My parents are Silent Gen. Very low key, no fuss or drama sorts of people.” – Dark-Empath
“Mine too. That’s basically their defining generational trait — head down, work, and stay out of the way.” –........
