Boomers value privacy and hold different beliefs from younger generations. We value privacy over sharing and discretion over transparency.

I never shared any mental struggles, financial problems or family issues with my coworkers, friends, or acquaintances.

I never explained my social awkwardness by sharing that my mom was neurotic and my dad was emotionally distant. Family issues stayed in the family. The only family dysfunction I discussed with my friends were the family dramas that played out in the Jerry Springer show.

Unlike before, if you are arrested for public intoxication or solicitation during a Vegas vacation, your mugshot will now appear online. What happens in Vegas no longer stays in Vegas. In the old days we had the luxury of keeping certain things private.

Gen Z and Millennials openly discuss topics like anxiety, therapy, salaries, sex, and addictions. They coined the term “TMI” but clearly do not understand it. They chronicle their lives on social media via tons of photos and videos. To find out what our younger family members had for breakfast, what their workday was like, or who they spent time with at night, we do not need to hire a private investigator, we just need to check their Facebook page.

Youngsters, please keep in mind that we have a different vibe; your openness makes us feel uncomfortable, awkward, and anxious.

Word of advice: TMI!