Its not a dumb argument. Every generation before todays spoiled brat generation had it tougher but made the best of what they had and built a better life. Not all, but the whiny component in general of the generations since the fall of the soviet union, have been nothing but ‘me, me, me’ in terms of believing they need instant gratification, a house that most earlier generations wouldnt see until they had 40 years of work behind them (if at all), a cushy job where no labor (or thinking) is involved, and no need to save for their own retirement.
“Every generation before todays spoiled brat generation had it tougher but made the best of what they had and built a better life”
As a baby boomer I can tell you my generation had it easy compared to what millennials are going through.
My first job out of college I was paid $28kper year as a field rep -early 80’s. 100% company paid full benefits including a real company paid retirement plan not a stupid azz 401k the employee funds 99%, company car and the co paid all insurance, gas and maintenance 100%
With bonuses I made $35k my first year and bought my first house at age 24.
My niece is basically in the same line of work. Field rep. Has to use her own car, $8000 deductible health insurance plan and she still pays $900 for it because she added her husband. No retirement plan and now since she is working from home her company just sent them a letter making them all 1099 subcontract labor with zero benefits.