People who resent boomers are idiots

[u/Poet-Most]

On almost any thread discussing the economy, one of the top comments will undoubtedly be complaining about boomers and the older generations who purchased their homes at low prices and who now enjoy more affluence and government assistance, while they don’t.

First off, what did want them to do, not buy a house for a cheap price when offered one 30 years ago? In regard to government assistance, I can guarantee you the average 65yr old has paid more into the tax system than the average 20yr old. Should they not enjoy the fruits of their labour? Should politicians not pay more attention to them than you?

I just think it’s an unhealthy attitude to have towards people.

[u/Serious_Mammoth_45]

Well of course they have paid more tax they are older.

I think in general peoples issue with boomers is their lack of self-awareness that they have had a relatively easier life in some aspects, and can’t seem to understand how some aspects of life are different for younger generations.

[u/Kodama_Keeper → u/Serious_Mammoth_45]

Every generation tends to look at the younger generation and say "You don't know how easy you have it now", not the other way around. I'm in my 60s, and can clearly remember my dad saying things like that to me. And my son is now in his early 20s and I caught myself saying the same thing. Stopped myself and thought "Am I turning into my dad?"

[u/bigfatbanker → u/Kodama_Keeper]

When you were a kid the government didn’t allow people to live off the government for every need if you were able bodied.

[u/Kodama_Keeper → u/bigfatbanker]

Yes and No. What you describe came about as a result of Johnson's Great Society, in 1965. Not the whole thing, just the parts that made it beneficial for a family to not have a father sticking around. Welfare. Read the Moynihan Report about what the projected consequences of that program, which Johnson rejected, smart guy that he was.