The speaker talks about different generations, starting with the Silent Generation, born between 1920s and 1940s, who were known for being seen and not heard. They then move on to the Baby Boomers, born between 1940s and mid-60s, who are criticized for their smoking habits and being mad at the Millennials. The Millennials, born between 1980s and 1990s, are teased for their love of avocado toast and pumpkin spice, but the speaker defends them, saying it's not their fault they're "big goobers." The speaker then talks about Gen Z, born between 1995 and 2015, who are described as not knowing how to write a check or read cursive.
The speaker then focuses on their own generation, Gen X, born between 1960s and 1980s, who are characterized as being raised by "Home Depot parents" who didn't care about their kids' well-being. Gen Xers are described as being resourceful and independent, having to fend for themselves as kids. They talk about playing outside all day, drinking from the hose, and having fights with rocks, dirt clods, and BB guns. The speaker concludes by saying that despite the challenges they faced, Gen Xers are "never going out of business."
Here are the key facts extracted from the text:
1. The Silent Generation was born between the 1920s and 1940s.
2. The Silent Generation was called so because when they were kids, they were to be seen and not heard.
3. The Baby Boomers were born between the 1940s and mid-1960s.
4. Generation X was born between the early 1960s and early 1980s.
5. Millennials were born between the early 1980s and mid-1990s.
6. Generation Z was born between 1995 and 2015.
7. The speaker's in-laws, who are part of the Silent Generation, have been married for 65 years.
8. The speaker's father-in-law is in his 90s.
9. The Baby Boomers were known for smoking.
10. Generation X was raised by Baby Boomer parents.
11. Generation X was often left to their own devices as children.
12. Generation X did not have helicopter parents.
13. The speaker's mom would lock the door and tell the kids to go outside and play.