Today I came to a realization.
Whenever people talk about "the next generation", they are referring to the next group of young people who will live to take up the torch from the older people. Until recently, I have counted myself among that group.
However, I guess now I am getting "old" enough to no longer belong to the group known as "the next generation". I've passed into the "current generation", or whatever they're called; they're not actually important enough to have a title. If they had a title, it would be "the people who used to be the next generation".
I'm not thinking about having kids any time soon, but the kids that I see are now the people I am working for, the people for whom I will strive to create a better life.
I feel old. No offense to those older than me, and any comments about "you're only 21!" will be promptly deleted.
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I don't know man you might still qualify for the next generation. I think you leave the next generation when you are out of school. I like your mindset though.
at any age, beginning to think about the next generation is a step of maturity. i commend you and implore you to keep the mindset as old age sets in at 30. lol.
MIke, your a Rockstar! Don't you know that Rockstars never get old! Just look at Bon Jovi, Areosmith, Metallica! Oh wait, did I just date myself, Opps! Happy Birthday Man! Enjoy it while you can!
It is interesting as you get older and you realize that there is a whole other generation behind you with different likes/dislikes, they use new slang words, and they don't think some of the same things are "cool". That definitely makes you feel a bit older. And of course you wonder what's wrong with them for not agreeing with the coolness factor of some things that our generation liked. Here's to getting older!
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