Over the years, the Baby Boomer generation (1946 to 1964) has had a series of cultural fights with the younger generations, first with Millennials (1981 to 1996) and now with Generation Z (1997 to 2012). Notable disagreements include participation trophies, with Boomers complaining that younger generations get awards without earning them first. 

There have also been some disagreements over avocado toast, with Boomers complaining that Millennials can’t afford houses because they’re addicted to purchasing $15 breakfasts. There have also been cultural battles over political correctness, with Boomers complaining that the younger generations are too sensitive.

Another generational difference is headphones. Gen Zers, for the most part, don’t think it’s rude for people to wear headphones in public or at work, while many Boomers find it downright offensive. Now, as with all generational stereotypes, it’s inaccurate to paint everyone in a cohort with the same brush, but a Pew Research study found huge differences. A 2025 poll revealed that 76% of........

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