It’s no secret that the younger generations are on a bit of a struggle bus right now as compared to how their parents and grandparents were doing at their age.
The economy is turning, social norms are shifting constantly, and going back and comparing life points to those who came before is…frankly kind of hilarious.
Which is probably why so many people are doing so on Twitter.
14. A rare unicorn
It is a true blessing.
Also, why do neither of your parents look happy to be getting married?
My parents at 24 vs me at 24 pic.twitter.com/iG1q1mdTpj
— Iveezy (@Bloody5Iveezy) December 7, 2020
13. Dog moms
I honestly cannot IMAGINE being married to someone at 20 years old.
I didn’t even understand what a loan was at 20.
My parents at 20 vs. me at 20 pic.twitter.com/YthZzSNfkV
— rach (@rachaelfayth) December 12, 2020
12. Goof it up
You’re being you and that’s all that matters.
My parents in their 20s vs me pic.twitter.com/mNTgPSMHSX
— Elliot (@heyelliotgreen) December 11, 2020
11. Queen bee
Why so serious?
My parents at 20 vs me at 20 pic.twitter.com/mXALhLouoB
— Stefo ? (@StefiRie) December 8, 2020
10. The happy couple
Congratulations, it’s a dog.
My parents at 21: Me at 21: pic.twitter.com/W0NK8IVffH
— emm ? (@_emogle) December 11, 2020
9. Choose your platform
Not sure what this is but I’m all about it.
My parents at 26 vs me at 26 pic.twitter.com/cc4nKlJUN5
— ??Tam Loves Kris?????️? (@Skeletampire) December 8, 2020
8. So many dogs
I’m sensing a recurring theme.
my parents at 21 vs. me at 21 pic.twitter.com/vcp6bEOEBb
— alex grainger (@GraingerAlex) December 9, 2020
7. On a roll
Living your best possible adventure.
My parents at 24 vs me at 24 https://t.co/uFSxka6VOY pic.twitter.com/E5ZfXc73Q3
— Jessica Mendieta (@JMendieta42) December 8, 2020
6. 23 and me
I will care for her as though she were my own.
My parents at age 23 vs me at age 23 pic.twitter.com/JnAydiylTf
— TvO Mau/Jesse jack/FuckBoyMoy (@JayEmVee_intheD) December 11, 2020
5. Merry Christmas
And happy holidays!
My parents at 24 vs me at 24 https://t.co/kUluXztqtz pic.twitter.com/VCVUZYLVRW
— Brianna (@bryyvette) December 9, 2020
4. The dream life
Don’t worry about it, we’re rapidly approaching the singularity anyway.
My parents at 24 vs me at 24 pic.twitter.com/IPPYfshOkj
— Morii ? Vanica's gf when ⁉️ (@moriirinn) December 8, 2020
3. Blowin’ up
You’re killin it. They didn’t have ANY balloons.
my parents at 20: me at 20: pic.twitter.com/kW03LtUxIi
— MIA (@_meeuh) December 11, 2020
2. Previously, on 24…
This is just getting more and more intense.
My parents at 24 vs me at 24 pic.twitter.com/x9INnymmcR
— Bensu (@batiderler) December 8, 2020
1. Sign up now!
Sure thing!
My parents at 19 vs me at 19 pic.twitter.com/Q3VR3hnq2F
— grief chickyen (@yklalaby) December 12, 2020
Personally, I’m only like a decade behind my parents in every conceivable way, but I’m sure that will clear up soon.
How would you compare where you’re at to where your parents were?
Tell us about it in the comments.
