Today is the 50th anniversary of Woodstock. It’s hard to hear the Boomer nostalgia for that moment, in such stark contrast to the realities of world they’re handing down to us.
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Apologies are still helpful, even if it's a systemic issue. I'm a climate activist, & I know I'll be apologizing for where I and my gen fail. I wish Boomers wouldn't take this criticism so personally, apologize, and then say, "I'm here with you. To learn & share. Let's do this."
I wonder if some of the Boomers' defensiveness on this thread is partly due to agism they've faced. I see agism on their part toward younger people. But on the other hand, I see our gen also dismissing them, and what they've learned and done.
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Questions I'm thinking about: how can I/we expand our empathy for one another? Make spaces for people (of every gen) to be angry, scared, heartbroken, truly listened to. Respected. How can we build relationships, enjoy one another, and then fight like hell. Together.
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I think GenX and millennials want a chance to lead and suggestions of ageism can be a convenient way to shut that conversation down (not that it isn't sometimes a real issue).
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We need to hold everything in our minds. No oppression is ok. There's room for everyone to lead. That is, for everyone to play a very active role in moving things forward. Leading could mean backing the leadership of people who are much younger or from other marginalized groups.
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