Generation X is the Worst

Born in 1993, I am one of those “sensitive” Millenials. Two Gen X parents raised me. Well, kind of. My parents got divorced in 1999 and in the cruelest way. The week before their divorce became official, we went on a weekend vacation in a hotel near the beach. My parents dedicated much of their time to me; we took pictures by the pool and everything. The only time I still remember, we looked like a family.

One week later, it was all over.

You see, Millenials suffered from a lot of psychological abuse. Just ask one of them. Our high rates of mental health issues come as no surprise if you look at our parents.

Generation X had many advantages while growing up. First, the economy was booming, new technologies rolled around, and getting a great job with a high school diploma was obtainable. Then, in the ’90s, the decision to marry and have children was rampant. But, once they had a child, it was not their responsibility. They wanted children, not to be parents. So, as a result, Boomers raised their children.

My grandparents raised me. My parents had full-time jobs and worked overtime most of the time. Before school, my mom would drop me off at my grandparents’ house as early as 7 am and then pick me up as late as 7 pm. Sometimes they came so late that I was already asleep, and they wouldn’t take me home that night. When my parents divorced, they would alternate weekends, leaving me in my grandparents’ house if they had any activity. They were, still to this day, self-centered.

They don’t let you speak and constantly interrupt you to talk about their experiences or ideas. My parents never made me feel heard; they always needed to get their scoop in. Depression and anxiety are out of the question; you swallow your feelings because your parents or time was worse. Also, do not embarrass them by saying you have any mental condition; you are not crazy.

But, at least our grandparents were always there. My grandparents would love me to stay in their house, always welcome and caring. But unfortunately, it made our actual house look like a jail. My parents got offended; if god forbid, they would suggest sometime from their parenting.

As grandparents, Generation X is horrible. They have no initiative with their grandkids and are more aware of their phone than my kids. They constantly state that they will never do what my grandparents did because they are retiring, tired, and not worry about anyone’s kids. Like they raised you. This generation is frustrating for Millennials since they know their “machismo” way best.

As a father, I strive to give my children the best and do not create any stress that is not necessary for them. For instance, kids should not worry about money. They do not need to know how much is the electric bill or how much money our family has. My parents loved to narrate all the costs they had to pay for my living, like education, health insurance, bills, and even braces. It was a constant complaint that I was expensive. Well, kids are pricey.

Our Gen X parents abuse us psychologically. That is a fact. For example, my father proudly says I was sleeping in my room by three months old. Well, there is more to it. He will later go on and say:

“You would cry; your mother and I let you cry your lungs out until you fell asleep. While crying sometimes, you will pee or poop yourself. We would change you in the morning.”

Many studies state the damage this creates to a child — the number of insecurities you cause a person. Babies feel unsafe and abandoned with these tactics implemented by their parents.

Generation X is on top of the “pro-life” movement. They never treated us like human beings, yet they dared to choose and legislate for someone else’s decision. Gen X didn’t want any children; they needed little adults with correct judgment and initiative. News flash: we were kids! No child has initiative or a sense of determination. We were not supposed to stress about money, lack of care, and even bullying.

If you are a millennial and care relate to me, tell your parents their generation is the worst. If you have mental health issues, look back at your childhood, and you might find what you were looking for all this time. I did, and I am disturbed.

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