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HONORING SENIORS
&

Boomers Generation Z

by Laura Landes

Reaching “senior” status can be a life-changing solely from wisdom and experience. Simultaneously, my
milestone, riddled with uncertainty, uncharted territory children seem to be a beacon of light for my parents in this
and new adventure. In spite of the abundance of ever-changing world of technology, reminding them that
well-meaning advice and “life-hack” tips one might life doesn’t always have to be so serious, affording them the
receive, the fear and excitement of the unknown can be opportunity to preserve their youth and “live in the moment”.
simultaneously thrilling and overwhelming. Whether
a Gen Z, anxiously awaiting a high school diploma, or Located somewhere in the middle ground (Gen X) has made
a Boomer, looking forward to a senior discount, both me appreciate this phenomenon even more. Through my
milestones are accompanied by parallel expectations and children, I look back to where I once was, and, in studying my
fears. parents, I look forward to where I am headed. I am realizing
that we are all on the same journey, taking different paths
Both will soon face new adventures and new challenges. along the way. Some of us are just further along the path and
Both will observe changes to their physical appearance somewhat closer to the destination!
and mental capabilities and will certainly discover
newfound abilities and limitations. Likewise, both will Whether you are the Boomer or the Gen Z, stay close to the
embark on journeys to seek truth in the world and to “seniors” in your life. Love them, laugh with them and learn
find their place in it. In essence, the path that lies ahead from them. They will obtain something of great value from
for either has more in common than one might think. you, but, more importantly, it is probable that you will obtain
something priceless from them.
The title, in and of itself, holds connotations of “having
life experience”, “being in the know” and “coming of
age”. However, for either individual, many times, this
could not be further
Pew Research Center from the truth. Both
defines Baby Boomers as the grad and golden
being born between 1946 oldie will discover,
and 1964. as they move
forward, how little
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