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Writing
fromSilicon Canals
3 weeks ago

Research suggests people raised in the 1960s and 70s might be the toughest generation yet - and the proof is that they're reading this right now and their first instinct is to shrug it off, because even accepting a compliment about their own resilience feels like asking for something they were raised to never need - Silicon Canals

Generational conditioning has led to a reluctance to accept praise and a strong emphasis on self-sufficiency.
UK news
fromSilicon Canals
3 months ago

I grew up in the 70s and didn't realize these 8 childhood experiences were unusual until I talked to younger generations - Silicon Canals

1970s childhoods involved unsupervised outdoor freedom that fostered independence, problem-solving, and risk assessment, unlike today's highly supervised childhoods.
Parenting
fromBuzzFeed
10 months ago

15 "Normal" Things From Decades Ago That Gen Z Would Never Believe Were Once Common

Certain childhood freedoms, like unmonitored outdoor play, are now viewed as problematic compared to past norms.
Parenting
fromBuzzFeed
1 year ago

Adults Are Sharing "Problematic" Childhood Activities That Would Totally "Confuse Kids Today"

Independence during childhood in the past allowed children more freedom, contrasting with modern parenting approaches.
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