There are many habits that baby boomers love to accelerate, but before long, they will be left behind as younger generations move on. We take a look at 20 boomer things that will soon be gone.
China
Admiring their grandmother’s fine china is a memory many boomers will have from childhood. Fast forward 30 years, and the admired china would have been passed down to them when their grandmother passed. China is out of fashion these days, and young generations would offload any trinkets to the charity shop or pop them into their loft.
Phone Books
Phone books are now a thing of the past as people search the internet or ask Alexa/Sir for information. Gone are the days of trawling through reams of paper to find the needed number.
Yahoo News
Some millennials may still use Yahoo as a news source, but they will be few and far between as most people move on to more relevant news streams.
Shopping Channels
QVC shopping channel was the highlight of many a boomer’s afternoons once they downed tools for the day. Exploring all of the latest mod cons and clothing must-haves from the comfort of their own home was a boomer’s dream. Now, you only have to make a few clicks online and have everything you need at your fingertips.
Carpets
We can never understand why boomers carpeted over perfect hardwood floors that Gen X paid thousands of dollars for. While people still buy carpets, they need to cover up beautiful flooring.
Checks
The checkbook is a thing of the past, as card payments and bank transfers are the most efficient way to pay bills and invoices. Some boomers are hanging on to the annoyance of balancing a checkbook, but it won’t be long before they are gone forever.
Affordable Housing
Gone are the days when young people could save up for a small deposit on a house and continue to pay a mortgage comfortably. House prices are as high as ever, and many young people are looking to a life of renting.
Timeshares
Timeshares were a great way to invest in a holiday home and enjoy a vacation without too much stress. While it was a positive experience for many boomers, timeshares are out of fashion as people want the freedom to travel when and where they want.
Walking To School on Snow Days
Listening to the radio on a snowy winter morning to see if school was canceled for the day is a thing of the past. Schools now have the facilities and the tech to make it comfortable no matter the weather.
Workplace Loyalty
In the past, people got a job with accompaniment and stayed for life. People reaped the rewards of good sick pay, paid leave, medical insurance, and a good pension plan. Nowadays, people jump from job to job to get as much experience as they can or look for the security their boomer grandparents enjoyed.
Work/Life Balance
Boomers worked and played hard, which surprises Gen X, who often revolve their lives around the workplace. With calls to try and get a better work-life balance for our mental health, we are hoping that the boomer outlook returns, but it seems a long way off.
Affordable Living
In addition to affordable housing, the desire to have affordable living looks like a pipe dream. Boomers enjoy low energy and grocery bills, while younger generations struggle to make ends meet due to high inflation.
Urgent Calls
People will still call someone in a real emergency, but an urgent call back in the day would now be deemed something that Gen X can email about. Actual phone calls are avoided at all costs!
Ownership V’s Subscription
Younger generations subscribe to digital content, which means the trend of boomers subscribing to magazines that arrive by post is dying out.
Suits
Workplaces are much more relaxed than in the past, so the days of wearing suits and ties are long gone. Some industries still opt for a bright look, but most companies are casual.
Newspapers
Like physical magazines, printed newspapers are dying as young people look up their news online, with most getting information via social media. You can even do crossword puzzles online and get listings for jobs and such, which negates the need for a print press.
Fax Machines
Fax machines have primarily been replaced by email and scanning equipment, and most Gen Xers and Gen Zers wouldn’t even know what a fax machine was if they came across one.
Wife Jokes
Societal norms have changed, and negative attitudes toward women are changing. This means that sexist jokes about women are out in most comedian circles.
Landlines
Cell phones are all you need to communicate these days, as you can call, text, email, and send voice notes. This means that landlines are a thing of the past, and gradually, very few homes will own one.
Grandfather Clocks
A grandfather clock is a beautiful piece of furniture, but it takes up a lot of room and is expensive to repair. Few homes own a grandfather clock, and there is likely to be a resurgence soon.
Writing Letters
Writing letters is something that Boomers love to do. They love to use cursive writing to send notes to family and friends, and they rarely entertain sending emails, which is the option chosen by younger generations.
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