Do you think the baby boomer generation hides their feelings more?

[Brem]

The baby boomer generation is known for being stubborn and proud, and often suppress their emotions with anger. Do you think baby boomers are more prone to hiding their feelings? I know a lot of baby boomers saw war, and I know a lot of them don't like to speak about their war times, because they don't want to show their emotions. Some of course are proud about their service and will sometimes even gloat about it. But I still think there is some hurt there, even though they may be masking their feelings.

So with that being said, do you think the baby boom generation hides their feelings more than younger generations?

 

[Shree]

I think many baby boomers were raised to be more reserved about emotions, so they might hide feelings more than younger generations. It often comes from cultural norms of their time where showing vulnerability was seen as a weakness rather than a natural part of life.

 

[Hazel]

I think many baby boomers were raised to be more reserved about emotions, so they might hide feelings more than younger generations. It often comes from cultural norms of their time where showing vulnerability was seen as a weakness rather than a natural part of life.

I also believw that many in the baby boomer generation were raised with the idea that showing emotions, especially vulnerability, was a sign of weakness. This often leads to suppressed feelings, which can affect mental health and communication. Awareness and openness about emotions have become more accepted in younger generations.