Ways Older Americans Live Life That Young People Can’t Relate To

The generation gap between old vs young Americans is huge. For one thing, the internet has played a huge role in shaping millennials and Gen Zers.

So the differences between them and the way baby boomers live are countless…

Older Americans and News Sources

For Americans born before 1955, getting their news comes down to television, radio and newspapers. According to a Pew Research Center study on digital trends, the baby boomer generation prefers the old school methods over getting info from the internet.

Younger Americans and News Sources

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According to the same study, for younger Americans (those younger than 49), the internet ties with TV as their preferred way of getting news. Those even younger (18 to 29) say the internet is their main source for information.

Older Americans and News Consumption

The Pew research study goes on to explain that the older generation of Americans actually consumes news differently from younger Americans. For them, it’s on a regular schedule, likely due to habits built around TV schedules and newspaper deliveries.

Younger Americans and News Consumption

For younger Americans, Pew describes their news consumption as “grazing.” What that means is that younger Americans are getting their news in bits and pieces throughout the day, typically checking in on the internet or social networks when they have the time to do so.