Hi there all you BB's Because we were all born into one particular generation (18 years according to MacKay) and our parents and perhaps children, are part of adjacent generations means that we most likely adopted some viewpoints from the range of generations as well, or at least know how they function. The significant cultural shifts that occurred to create the differences in my lifetime, span three different phases:-
A wartime baby, second girl of two, (supposed to be a boy), I include myself in the Babyboomer generation even though I am actually on the cusp of the Builders ("Lucky") Generation and the Boomers. I definitely fit into the "Stress Generation", with my roots and values largely from the "Builders Generation" as that was the generation to which our parents belonged. True BB's would have a slightly different beginning - one embedded in a climate of hope.
Generation X is represented by our children so we have excellent insights into their characteristics!!!!!!
When we were born must have an enormous influence on who we have become. However, the jury is still out re Nature V Nuture so .............
Clara
ps I'm waiting for you to find me on the net. Can't wait to hear your ideas.
"Lucky" Generation Born 1927 - 1945
Characteristics - So named because they have both clear
values and comparative wealth - our parents
Builders - Having lived through the hardship of the Great Depression and World War 2, they learned values like loyalty, saving, the work ethic and patriotism. Their later years, in contrast have seen great prosperity, having benefited from low taxatio
n. (Certain values, perspectives, theologies, and priorities were definitely passed down to me via my parents who, if they were still living, would be concerned about declining moral values and loss of community.)
Babyboomers Generation 1946 to 1964
Characteristics - Called the "Stress" generation - needing instant gratification and without a clear moral framework
Boomers - Born into an environment of economic prosperity and the danger of nuclear extinction are major factors that combine to make Boomers feel unsure of themselves (high ideals, broken relationships, working wives, rebellious children) and work (expectations, unemployment, restructuring, demands).
Mackay says that Boomers have turned away from religion and have instead adopted the 'gods' of sex, travel, food, information and personal growth. They love to be reminded of the promise of their youth and hope that if they keep on going, something will turn up.
The boomers are aging. This enthusiastic generation that loves size and quality and achievement, and has introduced a new dimension of professionalism (and consumerism)
Generation X 1965 to 1983
Characteristics - Busters have lived through constant change and therefore believe in keeping their options open - our kids.
They don't lack energy or passion, they are just patient, remaining as non-committal as possible for as long as possible. Goals seem incongruous. They are also the first generation to grow up without having a moral framework espoused by their parents, so they test the limits.
(However, being exposed to everything so young creates boredom and depression for some.) They want to be more relaxed than their boomer parents and are less driven. As products of fragmentation, diversity and unpredictability, they, as Mackay says, pride themselves on their individualism and independence, but in fact they are the most financially dependent generation of young people in our history. They are used to being looked after. They take pride in their flexibility and openness to possibility, but are generally pessimistic about the future.
Information based on (Generations, 1997) Mackay
Characteristics - So named because they have both clear
values and comparative wealth - our parentsBuilders - Having lived through the hardship of the Great Depression and World War 2, they learned values like loyalty, saving, the work ethic and patriotism. Their later years, in contrast have seen great prosperity, having benefited from low taxatio
n. (Certain values, perspectives, theologies, and priorities were definitely passed down to me via my parents who, if they were still living, would be concerned about declining moral values and loss of community.)Babyboomers Generation 1946 to 1964
Characteristics - Called the "Stress" generation - needing instant gratification and without a clear moral framework
Boomers - Born into an environment of economic prosperity and the danger of nuclear extinction are major factors that combine to make Boomers feel unsure of themselves (high ideals, broken relationships, working wives, rebellious children) and work (expectations, unemployment, restructuring, demands).
Mackay says that Boomers have turned away from religion and have instead adopted the 'gods' of sex, travel, food, information and personal growth. They love to be reminded of the promise of their youth and hope that if they keep on going, something will turn up.
The boomers are aging. This enthusiastic generation that loves size and quality and achievement, and has introduced a new dimension of professionalism (and consumerism)
Generation X 1965 to 1983
Characteristics - Busters have lived through constant change and therefore believe in keeping their options open - our kids.
They don't lack energy or passion, they are just patient, remaining as non-committal as possible for as long as possible. Goals seem incongruous. They are also the first generation to grow up without having a moral framework espoused by their parents, so they test the limits.
(However, being exposed to everything so young creates boredom and depression for some.) They want to be more relaxed than their boomer parents and are less driven. As products of fragmentation, diversity and unpredictability, they, as Mackay says, pride themselves on their individualism and independence, but in fact they are the most financially dependent generation of young people in our history. They are used to being looked after. They take pride in their flexibility and openness to possibility, but are generally pessimistic about the future.
Information based on (Generations, 1997) Mackay
