Generation X – born 1965-1979
As with Baby Boomers, Gen X’ers are the most relevant generation of modern times with technology and serve almost as a bridge from older populations to younger ones. They were present for the inception of the internet, video games, and artificial intelligence and are the population that has created many of these advances. This group is currently between the ages of 44 and 58.
Millennials – born 1980-1994
As mentioned, alongside Gen X’ers, Millennials are greatly misunderstood and often mislabeled. Older folks can tend to blame someone younger for being a “Millennial” when they don’t understand the values of older times and hold the same views as they did when they were young. It’s quite common to hear someone use the term Millennial to refer to people in their 20s, although true Millennials are between the ages of 29 and 43.
Generation Z – born 1995-2012
This group of younger people are an interesting one. They have been exposed to social media and were the first population to cope with cyberbullying and other internet-related issues. It was also during this time that school-related violence and climate crisis became more prevalent. This large group of people are between the ages of 11 and 28.
Gen Alpha – born 2013 – 2025
These are the youngest people and the first group born in the 21st century. They are the first generation born to parents who grew up with the internet, cell phones, tablets, and social media. They are also inclined to be the most racially diverse and the most technologically adept. The oldest people in this group would be 10 years old this year.
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