So does that mean you are about 1000 years old?Technically I’m a millennial
Actually I think I heard it dubbed “geriatric millennial”
I've seen this in my friends' kids. I played video games growing up, and I know that I sat there on more than one occasion when I could have been out at the beach, or in the neighborhood playing ball, working on my go-karts with dad, and so on.... I did all those things too, though. I didn't have a cell phone or tablet to constantly numb my mind back then, though. I don't have/want kids, but if I did, then I don't think I'd let mine stay on the computer or game consoles, too much. From the outside, it looks like addiction and in dire need of a limiting principle. Getting out and doing things brings confidence, socializing/networking to meet new people, quality-time with family, learning/development of skills, experimentation/trying new hobbies, and in the end fulfillment. Too much time playing video games & too much screen time brings emptiness/wastefulness/bitterness and a lack of all of those other positives; it only benefits by passing time without boredom & has the same release of endorphins that drugs or doing something exhilarating brings. So, it's fun in the moment, but not rewarding in the long-term. I just think you have to instill the first part of doing real activities and appreciating them in totality before even giving them a taste of the 2nd part. Unfortunately, it seems like giving the kid the drug is helpful to the parents who don't want to deal with a bored kid.Yeah there's no doubt there are a lot of quick stuff out these days, in stock form we're majority out gunned in many cases, but again the driver can make the difference and a lot of these millennials and Gen Z kids, who most of the time would rather sit in front of the TV or play video games as opposed to spinning some wrenches, are automotively clueless.
It's sad really, with my stang and garage I am blessed to have, you'd think my boys would be asking to go out and work on stuff with Dad. Nope, despite many vast efforts, if I don't ask them to come out, they don't.
I warn them that if they don't come out with me and learn how to fix stuff, they will be just like their mom's dad and have to pay people to do everything for them. Even that's not worked. They may have to learn the hard way sadly.. You can lead a horse to water....
Yeah, me too. We kinda came up on the forum together. I was born in '82. You?Technically I’m a millennial
Actually I think I heard it dubbed “geriatric millennial”
The same reason a manual transmission is more fun than an automatic. Then you get all the guys going "but but but... An auto can be both faster and more fuel efficient." Yeah, maybe... But you're not getting it, dude. But that's ok. Different strokes for different folks. I'll never convince somebody that doesn't want to learn how to drive a stick shift that it's worth the effort and way more rewarding.Performance aside. Take off from a dead stop in a model 3 and accelerate casually (50-60% throttle) up to 90mph.
Now do it in a fox body rowing through 4th gear with a healthy exhaust note
Which one is more fun to do it in?
Yeah, me too. We kinda came up on the forum together. I was born in '82. You?
Both of you are younger than my oldest son.... Boy do I feel old now.....
Sounds like I'm good since I was born in 78.I read somewhere a while back that kids born from like 76 to 83/84ish (don't remember exact years) were basically in their own generation... in between Gen X and Millennials as we were right in that sweet spot where we will did tons of stuff outdoors, ran around with no cell phones or anything, played video games and grew up on computers but aren't attached like some of the younger gens. I don't recall what they were calling it, but I was born in 80 and I don't feel like I fit in Gen X and most certainly not a Millennial.
XennialsI read somewhere a while back that kids born from like 76 to 83/84ish (don't remember exact years) were basically in their own generation... in between Gen X and Millennials as we were right in that sweet spot where we will did tons of stuff outdoors, ran around with no cell phones or anything, played video games and grew up on computers but aren't attached like some of the younger gens. I don't recall what they were calling it, but I was born in 80 and I don't feel like I fit in Gen X and most certainly not a Millennial.
Yup, that was it! Thanks! I was close on the years too.Xennials
Or in 25 years when we tell our kids about the Toilet Paper shortage of 2020!No wonder it is " crickets" when I talk about the Gas shortage of 74 and 77/78..... LOL ..... Probably think Its a fake news story from a senile old man...
You were dating their moms your freshman year???Both of you could be my sons.......well, if I had knocked up my girlfriend freshman year you could.....
There's always exceptions! You are clearly one of them Sir.Technically I’m a millennial
Actually I think I heard it dubbed “geriatric millennial”
In theory your 100% correct. Getting them out and moving is a bit different in practical application. Trust me, it's not without a great deal of effort on my part, past and present. It just seems to be the way they are. My brother is a school teacher and sees it all the time across the board pretty much. Hopefully one day they will figure it out. Maybe when they have to start paying for things on their own.I've seen this in my friends' kids. I played video games growing up, and I know that I sat there on more than one occasion when I could have been out at the beach, or in the neighborhood playing ball, working on my go-karts with dad, and so on.... I did all those things too, though. I didn't have a cell phone or tablet to constantly numb my mind back then, though. I don't have/want kids, but if I did, then I don't think I'd let mine stay on the computer or game consoles, too much. From the outside, it looks like addiction and in dire need of a limiting principle. Getting out and doing things brings confidence, socializing/networking to meet new people, quality-time with family, learning/development of skills, experimentation/trying new hobbies, and in the end fulfillment. Too much time playing video games & too much screen time brings emptiness/wastefulness/bitterness and a lack of all of those other positives; it only benefits by passing time without boredom & has the same release of endorphins that drugs or doing something exhilarating brings. So, it's fun in the moment, but not rewarding in the long-term. I just think you have to instill the first part of doing real activities and appreciating them in totality before even giving them a taste of the 2nd part. Unfortunately, it seems like giving the kid the drug is helpful to the parents who don't want to deal with a bored kid.
Yeah, me too. We kinda came up on the forum together. I was born in '82. You?
The same reason a manual transmission is more fun than an automatic. Then you get all the guys going "but but but... An auto can be both faster and more fuel efficient." Yeah, maybe... But you're not getting it, dude. But that's ok. Different strokes for different folks. I'll never convince somebody that doesn't want to learn how to drive a stick shift that it's worth the effort and way more rewarding.
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