Back in my day…

Each generation compares their own with the next.

Usually, the consensus is that the next generation is softer, weaker and generally not near as capable or responsible. My grandparent’s said it about my parent’s and my parent’s said it about mine. My generation is saying it about the next.

We base this judgment on how we would decide certain matters compared to how they are deciding. The trouble with the comparison is that there is a generation worth of wisdom and experience separating us. We are using 40, 50 and 60 year old brains to solve problems that 10, 20 and 30 year olds are tackling.

Don’t be too concerned about the next generation. They are going to do just fine. It is facing challenges head on that gives them the very experience and wisdom they need to be as smart as you.