The generation myth : why when you're born matters less than you think
(Book - Regular Print)

Includes bibliographical references (pages 229-260) and index.

We use generations as a tool for tracking how a society's values change over time, and how to appeal to the generations that hold them. What we assume when we talk about generations is that our values and habits are fixed by the time we turn 18, and that generational conflict is inevitable. It is natural to think you have more in common with your peers than with your parents-- but it is also wrong. Duffy argues that generational identities are fluid, forming and reforming throughout life. Differences between generations aren't nearly as sharp as we think. The kids are alright. Their parents are too. -- adapted from publisher info