#22 Are We Really That Different? Generational Myths vs Reality

from Life Happens* · host Michelle R Williams and Nick Hirst

“Young people today… think they invented sex.”A line Nick remembers hearing when he was one of the “young people.”So… are the generations really that different—or just repeating the same arguments?In this episode of Life Happens*, Michelle and Nick take on generational stereotypes, exploring why different age groups often clash, compete, or even fear each other. Are these differences real—or exaggerated over time?They also dig into how changing technology, culture, and expectations have made some traditional life skills feel outdated—and whether that’s progress or loss.Are older generations out of touch… or do they know something we don’t?Plus, take the fun “Which generation do you belong to?” quiz and compare your results with Michelle and Nick!https://www.wikihow.com/What-Generation-Am-I-Quiz🎧 Listen now for insight, humour, and honest intergenerational debate.Life Happens* — but you can too!You will find everything about Life Happens* here:https://linktr.ee/lifehappens.podcast

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