[JamesP81]

That's not uncommon. Kids often think they have nothing in common with their parents.

Some rather smart people agree with me:

They also attempt to link Millennials to the G.I. generation, suggesting that "hero generations" come in cycles.

This generation really is different. We are literally sick unto death of the overpowering nihilism of our parents. We prefer the can-do attitude of the generation that won WW2. This generation will do all it can to fix the mess that the baby boomers made. If the boomers want to come along and help, they can. If not, then they need to get back and don't touch anything.

[BikerNYC]

This generation really is different.

I can tell you are sincere and have very good intentions, but, and with all due respect, "that's what they all say."

How have your own parents exhibited this "overpowering nihilism" that you see in their generation?

[yellowdoghunter]

This generation really is different. We are literally sick unto death of the overpowering nihilism of our parents. We prefer the can-do attitude of the generation that won WW2. This generation will do all it can to fix the mess that the baby boomers made. If the boomers want to come along and help, they can. If not, then they need to get back and don't touch anything.

Ditto....I see it all around me....people my age....especially restoring the family....in my church it is so exciting to see young families...together...raising their children.

[thoughtomator]

I see younger kids all the time who are far more conservative than their parents. What a fantastic trend.