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→Hedonism & Notions of Success: Fixed a typo. Those who do X win. not Those who do X winS.
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Boomers educated the previous generations to think of themselves as special, and opportunity is only granted through 'hard work'. | Boomers educated the previous generations to think of themselves as special, and opportunity is only granted through 'hard work'. | ||
They often endorse their sons, and grandsons to move into the 'big city' and 'make it big', instead of keeping them humble. | They often endorse their sons, and grandsons to move into the 'big city' and 'make it big', instead of keeping them humble. | ||
They perceive success in terms of material wealth, ''those who have the biggest house and the fastest cars ' | They perceive success in terms of material wealth, ''those who have the biggest house and the fastest cars 'win'.'' | ||
== Patronizing Young People == | == Patronizing Young People == | ||
Boomers are known to patronize younger people for being lazy and irresponsible. However, many, if not most boomers are overweight, in debt, or simply dumb. They always use the excuse of ''well it's just because I'm older now, but back in my day...'' which is a non-argument because you can't fact-check "back in my day" arguments. | Boomers are known to patronize younger people for being lazy and irresponsible. However, many, if not most boomers are overweight, in debt, or simply dumb. They always use the excuse of ''well it's just because I'm older now, but back in my day...'' which is a non-argument because you can't fact-check "back in my day" arguments. | ||