
The Coddling Of The American Mind
If Books Could Kill
Old Folks Complaining About Younger Generations
Complaining about younger generations is a timeless phenomenon, where older individuals grapple with complex emotions as they observe youth navigating challenges similar to those they once faced. Aging brings about a tendency to criticize the younger demographic, fueled by a frustration that stems not from a hatred of youth but from a resentment of the younger self reflected in them. This feeling of discontent often arises from an inability to revisit past experiences and a struggle to impart the hard-earned wisdom of age onto younger individuals, potentially leading to an overwhelming urge to express these feelings in various forms, including literature.
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