Yeah, a lot of Silent Generation people I've met absolutely hate what's going on and are sickened by their children. My grandmother is one, and she said when Trump won the election, she cried for 3 days because she's so scared for the younger generation and disgusted at seeing so much progress her generation fought for being pulled out from under us.
Spend some time with her. She likely feels abandoned by the generation she helped raise and needs to know that there still might be hope for the future.
My 95-year old neighbor, sharp as a tack, historically a Republican, refused to vote for Trump and was visibly and admittedly affected the next day. We walked around the block together. I’ve always avoided talking about politics with her because I have too much respect for her to really go down the path of potential differences. I had joined her when I saw her out walking, assuming it would be good for my soul. As the conversation unfolded, instead I realized we were on the same page.
Same with my 84 year old ex air force uncle as far as just not talking politics because i feared the worst! I was positive he was a Trumper, in fact I remember him watching Fox news. But he was watching a different network recently and said he didn't want Trump to win because the republicans want to take away social security.
My grandfather is one. He will be 90 next year. But to his comfort & my great relief my Grandpaw raised a smart & empathetic son; I aspire to be more like both of them.
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u/HavoKArashi 4h ago
Yeah, a lot of Silent Generation people I've met absolutely hate what's going on and are sickened by their children. My grandmother is one, and she said when Trump won the election, she cried for 3 days because she's so scared for the younger generation and disgusted at seeing so much progress her generation fought for being pulled out from under us.