Do you know how to read? Go read some of the books regarding generational research.
Your specific experience is not representative of a generation of millions. The whole field of study is about trends, not what YOU know.
Of course I can read and my reading comprehension skills are excellent. Sadly, the same can't be said of you.
Most people, since time began, have very little ability to do much of anything to change/improve/invent things.
Books, like newspapers, are biased and less and less of them are factually accurate; the same goes for polls and so called "studies"! Still and all, I'd be interested to know where you are getting your lopsided info from, besides your fevered imagination and experience with your parents and other adults you grew up around. So please list your sources.