Dear Old Generation,

Who am I referring to? The baby boomers and the generation X. I have one question, why are you guys afraid of change? No seriously, like what's wrong with it? I don't even know why I'm writing this article to you guys via internet, I probably should have sent a mass letter through the good old snail mail. This isn't to ridicule you guys for living in the time that you guys live, but more to inform you that times have changed!

I have recently started a new job working with a wide variety of people of all ages, races, and backgrounds, but one thing I have noticed is OLD PEOPLE ARE _______! I currently work as an IT Specialist for a great company, and my job usually includes me helping people fix their computer problems, which may I say, is an awesome job. Since I started I have realized that older people literally hate change! I wish I could count on my fingers how many times one of the people I have helped got flabbergasted because of the Windows 7 to Windows 10 change. Now I must admit, it took myself a little time to get adjusted to the new layout, but come on it isn't that hard.

A couple days ago a lady who I was helping with her computer told me, "You millennials don't do any work, just stay on your phone". But I'll have you know Debra, I can guarantee that WE in fact have it much harder than you did, "back in your day". For one, do you know how much it costs to get an education these days? Back in YOUR day it was practically free compared to what the average student pays TODAY. In fact, I know from experience that in order to stay in school and keep up with bills young people my age have to work NUMEROUS part time jobs to make ends meet. Not to mind you, these jobs are minimum wage and don't equal nearly as much to the price of living.

Yes, I understand that computers and phones are now taking over the world, but come on Gramps how do you expect the world to continue to progress? Just imagine if we DIDN'T progress, we'd still be getting from point A to B in horses and carriages. The point of progression is to make things better and easier to live day by day. Just imagine how'd life would be for you, Francis, if your parents nagged you about using your new typewriter.

The problem with the older generation is they are stuck in the past. It's 2017, we've come a long way since the 1920s and with all the changes that have happened, some mindsets haven't. Some old folks still live in the past which is quite frustrating for the younger generation who have to constantly listen to how screwed up the world is now. And maybe today isn't the best, but we now live in a world where segregation is illegal, ALL marriage is legal, and I can use my best friend, Google to find out information.

Moral of the story here is, yes times have changed. But without change there'd be no progress. Yes Bill and Mary, you might have had some rough times back in your days. But this generation also faces issues that are JUST as rough, they're just different issues. So if you one of you old heads ever stumble across this article, just think about how the world would be without some of the innovations we have today.

"Progress is impossible without change, and those who cannot change their minds cannot change anything." - George Bernard Shaw