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Generation X and Generation X'er
people reaching puberty during the 1970s and 1980s. Three or four generation X'ers were in the antique store looking eagerly at some of those horrible old dinette chairs from the 1950s.

a generation gap
the lack of understanding between older and younger people that is caused by their different experiences, opinions and behaviour It is unusual for a singer to bridge the generation gap and appeal to both young and old alike. There's a big age difference between us but we've never been troubled by a generation gap.
See also: gap


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Then, they must recognize generational differences, develop a sound curriculum, and keep abreast of officer evolution.
The study found significant generational changes in parenting practices, with great increases in the amount of reading and affection shown to children today, and reductions in the amount of spanking.
In order to understand the characteristics of Generation Y, it is useful to understand the characteristics of other generational groupings currently employed in the health workforce.
 
 
 
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