Young People and Their Outrageous Remarks

In a recent Reddit thread, older adults shared some of the most astonishingly out-of-touch comments younger people have made. Prepare yourself for some jaw-dropping moments that might just leave you in disbelief.

Retirement Dreams at 30?

Imagine a 25-year-old confidently declaring their goal to retire by 30! An older adult replied, 'Aww, that's cute,' but really, is it?

Rice? A Brand New Food?

One teen believed rice was 'pretty new' to the American diet. According to them, only a handful of Americans had it in their pantries back in the '70s. Really? Rice is basically a staple!

Chill Times Post-9/11?

Another young individual claimed that the early 2000s were an 'easy time.' Sure, because the post-9/11 world was all sunshine and rainbows.

Homework and Parental Control

A 27-year-old parent insisted that only she could tell her 13-year-old how to handle math homework. If the kid refused to do it, her logic was that 'bad grades' shouldn’t count as punishment. Interesting parenting theory!

Text isn’t Speech?

Some young people seem to think online communication can't be condescending simply because it’s in text form. Sorry, but tone can be inferred!

Job Performance and Layoffs

One young adult wrote off layoffs, claiming they wouldn't happen if you were good at your job. Maybe they should focus on punctuality before casting stones!

Is Periods in Text Aggressive?

Ending a sentence with a period? Apparently, that’s perceived as 'aggressive.' How’s that for a communication tip?

A Lack of Historical Perspective

An individual shared how young people often don’t grasp the isolation older generations faced before the Internet, growing up in tiny towns with no exposure to outside life.

Looking to Mars for Solutions?

One young person boldly stated, 'If we ruin this planet, we can just go live on Mars!' A fascinating, if naive, perspective on environmental issues!

Potty Training Made Easy?

A 16-year-old questioned why parents can't simply instruct toddlers on using the toilet, deeming it 'really easy.' Sounds simple enough, right?

History and Technology Misunderstandings

A young coworker seemed shocked at the thought of computers existing when someone started in 2016—yes, they do remember them!

Old People and Tech Creation

A humorous remark pointed out that older generations are often blamed for not understanding tech, despite having invented many of the tools currently in use.

Wars and Young Aspirations

A young nephew once hoped that the Iraq and Afghanistan wars wouldn't end by the time he turned 18—an intense childhood ambition that led him to enlist.

Nostalgia for Simpler Times?

Young people often claim life was easier back in the day, forgetting significant struggles like the Vietnam War, the Cold War, and economic crises.

Dress Code Dilemmas

When informed about a no-jeans dress code for client visits, one young team member replied that he only owned jeans. Seriously, you make six figures—buy some slacks!

Political Apathy?

The phrase 'I don’t care about politics because it doesn’t affect me' definitely makes one wonder about civic engagement among the youth.

The Dreaded Responsibility?

In a shocking revelation, a Gen Z'er expressed interest in having a job but was against any responsibilities. Um, isn’t that the point of working?

What’s Your Experience?

Have you encountered any out-of-touch comments from younger people? Share your stories in the comments or submit them anonymously below!