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Monday, November 19, 2018

Notes on Generations - GI

Type: Hero/Civic
Birth years: approx. 1900-1924
Youth (1-17): Early 20th century unraveling of 1908-1929
Parenting received: protected by moralistic adults
Parental attachment: strong fathers

Path to maturity (18-39): Crisis of the 1930's Depression, World War 2 (1930-1945)
Lifestyle: accomplishing great things as team in a time of great need
Reputation: brave and virtuous

Middle Age (40-59): Mid-twentieth century high of 1946-1966
Lifestyle: building ambitious and powerful institutions as a team, enjoying their power
Reputation: confident and energetic

Elder leadership (60-79): Civil Rights and New Age awakening of 1967-1981
Lifestyle: defending their institutions from the attacks of younger generations
Reputation: powerful to a hubristic fault

Withdrawal (80+): Junk culture and neo-liberal unravelling of 1982-2000
Lifestyle: graceful passage into retirement from politics and culture.
Reputation: beloved 

Parenting style:
Encouraging creativity and independent thinking

First president: JFK (1961-1963)
Last President: George HW Bush (1989-1992)

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