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Spare a thought for X – the ‘forgotten’ generation
Stuck between the more showy boomers and millennials, Gen X is well placed to play peacemakers.
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Gen X-ers can play “peacemakers” because of their ability to connect with Millennials and Boomers.
ST ILLUSTRATION: MANNY FRANCISCO
Leslie Koh
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What to make of generational labels? While essentially broad-brush, they can be catchy tags that offer glimpses into the challenges and achievements that shape the attitudes and behaviour of people born during different eras.
The silent generation, born between 1928 and 1945 (the actual years vary with different definitions, but the general timeframe is consistent), bore the horrors of World War II with grace and grit. Resilient and disciplined, they were known for their strong sense of duty, which probably explains their reluctance to rock the boat – unlike their successors.
