Comments on: Difference between Generation X and Y

By: James

James — Sun, 29 Jan 2012 15:18:06 +0000

The primary difference between Generation X and Generation Y is cultural. The hip-hop culture has invaded every aspect of their lives. I was born in 1978, which is a bit at the tale end of Gen X. But my friends are all Gen X and Baby Boomers, and I was raised around them.
I have found that most Gen Yers have little to no Geographic knowledge of the world they live in. They have little to no political opinions or thoughts whatsoever. They have no interest at all in high Finance (trade, stock market, etc.).
Topics of conversation most commonly encountered are: sports (primarily Football (NFL in particular)), hip-hop music (Rap in particular), movies (action and/or crime in particular), and fighting. There is an overall tone of “who’s da man!” when interacting with Gen Yers.
In conclusion, yes, they may be familiar with the operation of consumer electronics “gadgets”, but it was (and still is) the Gen Xers who are more familiar with how those devices work and the political/commercial history behind them.

By: Tim Soster

Tim Soster — Wed, 27 Apr 2011 19:24:27 +0000

Generation X are not Baby Boomers. That’s an entirely different generation. And as for Gen X, Rebecca, people born in 1970, we have led the way in computer technology. You can’t use computers as the measuring stick.
But you are a Generation Xer.

By: Rebecca Bretzinger

Rebecca Bretzinger — Tue, 01 Feb 2011 16:42:52 +0000

You say: “The Generation X are the Baby Boomers.”

I was born in 1970 and always thought I was part of Generation X, and actually always felt close to being a Generation Y because I owned computers when I was young, learned programming in middle school computer drafting in HS, and desktop publishing and computer graphic design in college. Sure, I learned web programming and design after college, but I was never out of my element. MANY of my period cohorts tell a similar story to mine.

My MOM and DAD are the baby boomers. I think you are confusing or blurring Generation X and Baby Boomers. Still, my mother-in-law who just retired as a food service manager was the in-house computer expert for her food service computer systems.

I think the overall point you are making is reflected in statistical demographics, but each person should be measured individually – the young person for their work ethic, and old folks (like me!) for their technical ability.