Generation X: The Last Free‑Range Humans
A humorous blog for your late‑night readers who still remember dial‑up… Generation X has entered the chat — quietly, efficiently, and probably while rolling their eyes. After decades of being the “forgotten middle child” between Boomers and Millennials, Gen X is suddenly showing up to work like a squad of stealth ninjas who’ve had enough of everyone else’s nonsense. And honestly? It tracks. Why Gen X Is More Independent Than a Cat With a Mortgage Gen X grew up in a world where: Parents said “Be home by dark” and meant it literally. Snacks were whatever you found in the pantry without adult supervision. Entertainment was a bike, a stick, and maybe a friend named Jason who always had questionable ideas. They were the original latchkey kids — the only generation trusted to operate a microwave, lock a door, and raise themselves between 3 PM and 6 PM. Independence wasn’t a personality trait; it was a survival skill. By the time adulthood rolled around, Gen X had already ma...
