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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]The 90s were amazing. I am glad to have grown up in the 80s and 90s (young Gen Xer). [/quote]

Agreed.

-old GenXer[/quote]

I was born in '78 and I disagree.

* Today's kids are so much more exposed to the entire world; you can order books and learning materials on any topic that strikes their fancy. 
* There is more organic food available and in cities more "ethnic" foods from around the world. 
* Professional life is getting more flexible and both men and women can spend more time with families. 
* The kids can watch Elon's rockets going into space and coming back in real time. 
* They are witnessing the fastest advances in healthcare and many of today's kids will benefit from them, especially genetic therapy and immunotherapy. 
* Gun violence and violent crime are down significantly since the 90s in almost every US city. 
* We are seeing a reawakening of social justice movements.

The two major current issues are the corruption of the US electoral system (exhibit A: Trump administration), and of course (and related to the first), lack of action on climate change.

But the world is getting better and better every year. I remain grateful and hopeful for my kids and their kids.[/quote]
While I agree and I am the same age, I think I had a lot more freedom because of my innocence not having the world on my phone in my pocket as a teenager when I grew up. There is freedom in not being exposed to so much as a child. And I was exposed to a lot through travel and a variety of life situations.[/quote]

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