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Every time your elderly parents or grandparents shake their heads in disapproval at today’s youth, don’t feel badly for them. The old crones actually like it. Apparently, German researchers claim that the old bats enjoy reading negative news about us confounded whippersnappers, because it makes them feel good about themselves.
We could’ve figured this one out on our own if we’d just been counting the number of times we’ve heard Nana and Pop tell stories starting with, “In my day, young people never…”
via MSNBC Today
I am not quite a senior yet and I think there are some differences with every generation, but ultimately we go through similar things. They might have newer devices etc at their disposal but I think when older ones criticise the young ones it is out of concern not to make themselves feel better.
That is too funny… seniors have a great sense of humor. I work with seniors and although some are downright cranky, most are caring, humorous and can appreciate the differences in their lives and those younger than them.
http://www.caring-for-aging