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Old 06-07-2007, 08:49   #1
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I read an article the other day about Baby Boomers (mentioned on another thread) - apparently the generation that is classed as Baby Boomers is anyone born between 1946 and 1964. This amused me because my Mum was born in '46 and my Dad in '47 and I was born in '64. So at both ends of the 'generation'. Would anyone really want to be classed as being of the same generation as their parents (no matter how cool their parents are)?
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Old 06-07-2007, 09:24   #2
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Re: Baby boomers

your parents had you at a early age
i was born in 72 so im afraid im not a boomer
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Old 06-07-2007, 09:26   #3
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your parents had you at a early age
Yes, i don't think I was planned.
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Old 06-07-2007, 10:18   #4
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I am one of those 'Baby Boomers' and to answer your question Gayle....I would not mind being classed in the same generation as my parents........and they were not the least bit 'cool'...though I think way back then it was called 'hip' or something like that.
My parents were indomitable, self reliant and persistent. They brought up seven of us on very little money......they gave us all a strong moral background and a healthy work ethic.......for which I thank them heartily.
We learned that every action has a consequence and rights came with responsibilities.
I would be proud and happy to be counted in their generation.
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Old 06-07-2007, 11:59   #5
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Gayle, with some of the teenage pregnancies nowadays you could almost class some as sisters and brothers
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Old 06-07-2007, 12:04   #6
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Re: Baby boomers

Hurrah!

My parents are just too old to be baby boomers, and I'm too young.
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Old 06-07-2007, 12:29   #7
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If we're putting name tags & handles to everyone, I'm Generation X.
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Old 06-07-2007, 12:45   #8
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I'm a baby boomer.

'Generation' is one of the most difficult concepts to understand. I have a cousin in the USA. From then viewpoint of our family tree she is of my generation, but from the viewpoint of her age group she would be my mother's generation. If generation was based solely on age my late husband would be of a different generation to his oldest brother!
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Old 06-07-2007, 12:49   #9
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Hurrah!...
...and I'm too young.
If you keep telling porkies like that, you will have to change your name by deed poll... to Pinnochio!
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Old 06-07-2007, 12:51   #10
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My parents are just too old to be baby boomers, and I'm too young.
By about a month!
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Old 06-07-2007, 14:09   #11
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Yes, i don't think I was planned.
Arrrrrr poor little unwanted Gayle

At least they are young enough for many more years of baby sitting and collecting the kids from school.
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Old 06-07-2007, 17:51   #12
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If you keep telling porkies like that, you will have to change your name by deed poll... to Pinnochio!
Not a porky.

I was due on the 4th December, 1964, but decided to stay in the warm, and popped out on 7th January, 1965. Therefore not offically a baby boomer.
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Old 06-07-2007, 18:01   #13
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I'm one, but keep in quiet please....
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Old 06-07-2007, 23:13   #14
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well thats me labelled! a BOOMER, nicest thing ive been called for years.
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Old 06-07-2007, 23:45   #15
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I read an article the other day about Baby Boomers (mentioned on another thread) - apparently the generation that is classed as Baby Boomers is anyone born between 1946 and 1964. This amused me because my Mum was born in '46 and my Dad in '47 and I was born in '64. So at both ends of the 'generation'. Would anyone really want to be classed as being of the same generation as their parents (no matter how cool their parents are)?

Good news for you Gayle, according to this you're in Generation X with me.

Generations: Dealing with Boomers, Gen-X, and Beyond
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