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There was a poop storm on Twitter over the weekend. Millenials and Gen Z think that Gen X isn’t living up to their expectations when it comes to family responsibilities. The complaints are that Gen X isn’t anxious to babysit little ones and hold family functions. That may be true but there may be reasons for it and younger generations play a part in the fraying thread between generations.

The problem I see is entitlement. Younger people take to social media frequently to declare that they don’t owe their parents anything and that includes respect. They are also feel that it’s not important to maintain family bonds. I have seen numerous tweets stating that people don’t mind cutting off family.

I don’t know the back story behind those tweets. There may be a good reason for their sentiment. But it’s clear that the younger generation is irreverent towards older generations. It may be fair but everything is a two way street. Gen X may have their reasons for putting younger generations at arms length too.

Middle aged women, particularly Black women are frequently mocked and made the butt of jokes. There is no reason for these women (I’m mid aged but not a mother or aunt) to open themselves up to disrespect and a lack of appreciation.

I also take issue with some Karen videos. The Karens aren’t always wrong.

There are some cultural differences between Generation X and younger generations. Younger generations are more likely to embrace soft parenting and older generations believe in stronger boundaries and expectations between adults and children. In some instances I don’t know why younger generations want Gen X and Boomers to babysit.

Soft parents will see older generations as too harsh. And children of New Aged parents will be difficult for older generations to manage and enjoy being around. The cultural differences could cause a family rift which could lead to someone getting cut off since family ties don’t seem to be as important as they once were.

Younger generations can not expect older generations to baby sit, mentor and hold family functions without respect and understanding that they grew up in a different world, with a different economy and expectations. Love, honor, family pride, loyalty and acts of service is a two way street among adults. It’s important to remember that no one owes anyone anything. Treat people how you want to be treated. Give respect and it will be given. There should be no problems.