As a parent, I often find myself taken aback by the things my kids say. Sometimes, I simply shake my head in disbelief, and other times, I can’t help but wonder where they pick up such ideas. There are countless phrases my children utter that I could never have imagined saying myself when I was their age. Here are a few:
- “Can we go to Starbucks?” – I had no idea what a Starbucks was until my teenage years, and even then, I found it quite daunting. The terms like Venti and Frappuccino were enough to keep me away until my 20s. My kids, however, have been familiar with Starbucks since they were born. And those cake pops? An incredible tool for when I need to negotiate something.
- “Can I use your phone?” – We spent our free time outdoors. While my kids enjoy the great outdoors too, technology has taken over their lives. They have their own devices, while I remember being ecstatic about getting my own landline as a teenager! My first mobile phone was a prepaid model at 18, and I felt on top of the world—until the minutes ran out, of course.
- “Oh, I love this song! Buy it on iTunes, Mom!” – Back in my day, we had cassette tapes. If we wanted to hear a song we loved, we sat by the radio for hours, hoping to catch it live so we could record it. The struggle was real! Kids today have it easy—they’ve never had to rush back from the bathroom just to find they missed the first verse.
- “Can you find my show On Demand?” – When I was young, we didn’t even have cable, much less On Demand. Rabbit ears wrapped in aluminum foil were our source of entertainment. I was lucky if I could get a clear picture without having to hold the antenna myself. Changing the channel involved getting up and doing it manually—what a far cry from today’s conveniences!
- “Mom, just Google it!” – No further explanation needed.
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In summary, the generational gap in experiences is evident in the things my children say. From their familiarity with Starbucks to their reliance on technology, it’s clear that their childhood is vastly different from my own.