7 Boomer Phrases That Trigger Instant Emotional Shutdowns in Gen Z—Psychologists Reveal Why
6) “You’ll understand when you’re older”
In a heart-to-heart with my niece, a bright Gen Z-er, she once shared her worries about climate change and the future of our planet. My response? “You’ll understand when you’re older.”
Immediately, I saw her face fall. I had unintentionally dismissed her concerns.
Boomers often use the phrase “You’ll understand when you’re older” with the intention to soothe or pacify. But for Gen Z, it may feel like their feelings or concerns are being dismissed or trivialized.