“My boomer-truism is that we get dopamine too quickly.
It would probably be better if we had to work harder for it.”
Here’s what they had to say:
1.
“Since when is it bad to fail?
Children’s lives will not be irreparably harmed if they don’t get a participation award.
You learn from failure and grow.
It’s not a failure when you don’t get first place.
The reward is the fact that you tried in the first place.”
“Not all socially inept behavior can be attributed to schools closing down due to the pandemic.
A lot of the rude and narcissistic behaviors were already in play well before shutdowns happened.
“We have too many ‘celebrities.’
Anyone with a phone can create a TikTok or YouTube video and buy followers and views.
“Former hiring manager here.
My boomer opinion is we made the hiring process too convoluted.
I will literally exit the job software and keep looking for a place w an easier applying process.
Idc how lazy it sounds.
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“There should be some sort of laws about filming in public.
“Kids and young adults must learn to respect their teachers/professors.
We need to find some way to stop this madness.”
“We are better off when we have to work for something.
No matter what, my boomer-truism is that we get dopamine too quickly.
It would probably be better if we had to work harder for it.”
“‘Don’t be lazy!
If someone else can do it, it’s possible for you to do it too!’
My dad still tells me this all the time!
I will admit it has saved me thousands of dollars over the years.”
“I’m an elder millennial with boomer parents.
He said to learn to work hard and take pride in your work.
That is good advice.
He has tried to retire from being a mechanic three times.
“You are not special.
Get over yourself.”
“YES, us older millennials 100% had the last of the good ol' days.
We weren’t concerned with skincare or TikTok dances or challenges.
“People are so invested in hating others they feel have done them wrong.
When you actively hate someone, you think about them constantly (they win).
This is a waste of your time and energy.
‘Delete’ them from your memory and move on.”
“We rely waaaayy too much on technology.
Most Gen Z’ers can’t even read a map, let alone drive without GPS.
“Social media and phone addiction are killing people’s intelligence.”
“People need to re-learn how to entertain themselves!
Learn how to draw, play an instrument, or play some card games.”
“The point of having a phone is to answer/return a call.
I’m 25, and many people my age forget that their smartphone isn’t just a mini-computer.
It’s the best way to get ahold of someone.
But if you see a missed call, kindly call me back.
A person can hold an opinion that you disagree with and still be a good person.
A different opinion is no reason to cut someone out of your life.
Living in an echo chamber is dangerous.
This is being lost in today’s highly curated news/social media feeds.”
“The use of auto-tune has lowered the bar for professional singers.
It’s bad enough that some live performers are actually using recordings during live performances.
Now, ‘vocally challenged’ singers can become successful recording artists.
The scam is revealed when they attempt to sing live without electronic assistance.”
“Cars don’t need to have touchscreens!
It’s just as bad as using a cellphone while driving.”
“Restaurants: Turn your dang lights up and your dang music down!
“There does not need to be an app for everything!
I just am so tired of having to download all these unnecessary apps all the time.”
“Can we go back to physical menus at restaurants?
It’s even worse when you have to order from the phone as well.”
‘Just don’t answer!’
and ‘Just leave your phone at home!’
And lastly:
27.
Even when it doesn’t seem deserved.”
Note: Some responses have been edited for length and/or clarity.
