I'm one of the Gen-Xers. In the course of my life the past several years I've worked with and come to know many Millenials and "Generation Z" kids.
The ones just now coming into their own are in large part HORRIFIED at what those before them have done to America and they LOATHE the Millenials. They are determined to do better.
Our three kids (18 to 22) I guess are this iGeneration. Most of their classmates in liberal Seattle are liberals, but my kids are staunch Conservatives. And now that they are in college they have made friends that are also conservative.
Their mom and I are just barely still baby boomers I think. But yeah - they still like us and trust us. My daughter and I were at the gun range today as she is back from college. One of the guys quipped “And she still even wants to hang out with the old man!”
My 22 and 21 yo daughters seem to be a mix of Millenial and Z. My 17 yo son has always been extremely conservative and patriotic- even defending his views in from of teachers and peers. He is openly disgusted by all things liberal. I am even confident no college will turn him. He is a joy to have around and have discussions with. Really gives me hope for the future.
Conservative is the new counter-culture. They see Dave Rubin, Sargon of Akkad and other classic liberals coming out as “conservative” or empathizing with conservatives and against SJWs in favor of freedom.