We need to observe Suzy’s life over the next few years to see if she took notes while listening to these two very bright women or blew them off as just two old bats.
Such great guests with so, so many common sense observations! Really enjoyed this. I can’t believe how unpopular motherhood is right now… movies and pop culture seem not to get it at all. Hard to explain to younger people. It’s really everything. At least for many people. It’s fun, it’s hard, it’s life.
When I hear about the current generation of 20-somethings, it seems very different from what I see in the 20-somethings I know well.
It's probably impossible, but perhaps the press has it wrong.
My two kids are 28 and 30.
Growing up, although they were great kids, they did seem to rebel against much of what my wife and I thought was important.
However, through their 20s they seem to be converging on our values strongly.
They both got married within the last 2 years.
My son to his wonderful girlfriend of 8 years - his only girlfriend in college.
And he became an engineer, which was my profession before I became a surgeon.
My daughter married a terrific guy, and despite my protestations, is following me in medicine.
They are expecting a daughter in February.
I was also the coach of a boys soccer team from when the boys were 8 till they graduated from high school.
Most of the boys still know each other well.
I see them regularly at reunions and get invited to their weddings, and one of the couples is expecting their first in April.
All the boys from the team are super human beings. 3 of the core 9 have spent time in the military, and one just returned from deployment in Poland. And SOD PH could not possibly keep up with Dakota in PT.
All of these young people are either married, soon to be married, and are having babies or plan to have kids soon.
I worry much less about the future of our country knowing these young adults.
I feel confident that this is not a sampling error - I believe that our country is full excellent young people that will do us proud.
They may be the next Great Generation - I'm a boomer and great is not a word I would use to describe us.
About half a year ago, my 27 year old son was interviewed by Ms. Shrier about this very topic. Contrary to many in his generation, he very much wants to fall in love, get married and raise a family, as does my 26-year old daughter. Although they’re both still single, my husband and I are very grateful they have embraced what is now considered “traditional” values. In fact, the timing of this conversation is uncanny as we spoke at length about love, marriage and relationships tonight as our children treated us to a special dinner to celebrate our 30th anniversary.
And if you’re interested in arranging a “shidduch” with either or my kids, you can meet them here:
We need to observe Suzy’s life over the next few years to see if she took notes while listening to these two very bright women or blew them off as just two old bats.
One girl broke up with my son because he only fulfilled 85% of her "list." Not kidding - she actually had a list!
My father told me a story that he too had a “list” when he was dating long before he met his eventual wife.
He met a woman finally who had it all — every quality checked the box, but there was one problem. He did not love her.
After that, he threw the list away, and never looked back.
I wonder if Larissa flipped her flag to correct its stars orientation.
I did lol.
Such great guests with so, so many common sense observations! Really enjoyed this. I can’t believe how unpopular motherhood is right now… movies and pop culture seem not to get it at all. Hard to explain to younger people. It’s really everything. At least for many people. It’s fun, it’s hard, it’s life.
When I hear about the current generation of 20-somethings, it seems very different from what I see in the 20-somethings I know well.
It's probably impossible, but perhaps the press has it wrong.
My two kids are 28 and 30.
Growing up, although they were great kids, they did seem to rebel against much of what my wife and I thought was important.
However, through their 20s they seem to be converging on our values strongly.
They both got married within the last 2 years.
My son to his wonderful girlfriend of 8 years - his only girlfriend in college.
And he became an engineer, which was my profession before I became a surgeon.
My daughter married a terrific guy, and despite my protestations, is following me in medicine.
They are expecting a daughter in February.
I was also the coach of a boys soccer team from when the boys were 8 till they graduated from high school.
Most of the boys still know each other well.
I see them regularly at reunions and get invited to their weddings, and one of the couples is expecting their first in April.
All the boys from the team are super human beings. 3 of the core 9 have spent time in the military, and one just returned from deployment in Poland. And SOD PH could not possibly keep up with Dakota in PT.
All of these young people are either married, soon to be married, and are having babies or plan to have kids soon.
I worry much less about the future of our country knowing these young adults.
I feel confident that this is not a sampling error - I believe that our country is full excellent young people that will do us proud.
They may be the next Great Generation - I'm a boomer and great is not a word I would use to describe us.
Unfortunately, “…… great is not a word I would use to describe us” is so true.
About half a year ago, my 27 year old son was interviewed by Ms. Shrier about this very topic. Contrary to many in his generation, he very much wants to fall in love, get married and raise a family, as does my 26-year old daughter. Although they’re both still single, my husband and I are very grateful they have embraced what is now considered “traditional” values. In fact, the timing of this conversation is uncanny as we spoke at length about love, marriage and relationships tonight as our children treated us to a special dinner to celebrate our 30th anniversary.
And if you’re interested in arranging a “shidduch” with either or my kids, you can meet them here:
https://youtu.be/kUzhJyxVk50?feature=shared