7 Boomer Phrases That Trigger Instant Emotional Shutdowns in Gen Z—Psychologists Reveal Why
2) “You have it easy these days”
I remember discussing my work with my Uncle Bob, a classic boomer. When I shared how stressful it can be to manage all the digital communications, he quickly dismissed it with, “You have it easy these days! In my time, we didn’t even have email.”
While his intentions were good, his words left me feeling invalidated.
You see, every generation has its own unique set of challenges. For Gen Z, living in a hyper-connected world brings its own stressors that boomers may not fully grasp.