They Aren't That Different

Tell me if this sounds familiar: People older than you don’t understand what it’s like to be you. They haven’t gone through what you are going through. And people younger than you don’t know how good they have it. These, and other common themes are our bias towards groups of people that we perceive as being older or younger than us. But are we that different?

Many different generations like the Beatles, but not everyone loves Dua Lipa. Is that because of their age?

Some people pay with credit cards, while others still pay in cash. Is anyone wrong?

We make passing judgments based on our own perspectives. These judgments add to the subtle ageism and discrimination we play a part of each day. Regardless of age, people are at different stages in their lives and have seen and experienced the world in different ways. Let’s learn to appreciate each other for what makes them unique instead of finding fault in their differences.