Type: Artist/Adaptive
Birth years: approx. 1925-1945
Youth (1-17): Crisis of the 1930's Depression, World War 2 (1930-1945)
Parenting received: Sheltered by fearful adults
Parental attachment: both parents for their unconditional love
Path to maturity (18-39): Mid-twentieth century high of 1946-1966
Lifestyle: Studying, socializing, becoming the expert understudies of GIs
Reputation: Conformist, cautious, unhappy
Middle Age (40-59): Civil Rights and New Age awakening of 1967-1981
Lifestyle: Experimentation ("mid-life crisis"), mediating between passionate Boomers and stoic GIs, witty leaders and observers of emerging political and cultural movements
Reputation: Insecure, underappreciated
Elder leadership (60-79):Junk culture and neo-liberal unravelling of 1982-2000
Lifestyle: Caught in "no man's land" (still not recognized as GIs who are now fading, or Boomers who are now commanding the spotlight more than ever). Lamenting their inability to live up to the GIs powerful reputation, while also lacking the fervor of righteous Boomers.
Reputation: Faltering
Withdrawal (80+): post September 11 crisis (2001-present)
Lifestyle: family and community oriented, with no great professional obligations left. Still looking for another shot at excitement and fulfillment (lots of "adventures" still left to pursue).
Reputation: Respected
Parenting style:
"Free range" (let kids find their way)
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