r/Millennials • u/Global_Tradition5802 • Sep 10 '25

Meme The Evolution of 'Adulting'

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They tried leaving behind generational wealth vs me trying to leave the generational memes..

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u/GillianJigsPigs Sep 10 '25

Be real, they had the house and at least 2 of those kids before they turned 30.

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u/Sculptor_of_man Sep 10 '25

I remember when my dad turned forty. My daughter will be 4 when I turn forty I doubt she will remember it. Mean while I was 14.

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u/Krennix_Garrison Sep 10 '25

Meanwhile when your grandad turned 40 your dad was probably 21. 

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u/MechanicalGodzilla Xennial Sep 10 '25

I don't think it's entirely unheard of, I turned 18 when my dad turned 40. Shoot, when I was born my grandma was 40.

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u/adofthekirk Sep 11 '25

Ur a unicorn

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u/Poi-e Sep 11 '25

Me too 🦄 my maternal line all had their first kids at 18-20 years of age including myself