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Newsweek
16-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Newsweek
Boomer Has Brutal Theory on Millennial Downfall: 'Middle Child of History'
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. A baby boomer has explained why she thinks millennials could be "the middle child of history," and it is a result of her own generation refusing to let go. Marilyn McKenna, 62, from Seattle, Washington, shared a video on TikTok (@marilyn_mckenna) in which she referenced William Strauss and Neil Howe's 1997 book called The Fourth Turning. The book suggests that we live through 80 to 100-year cycles containing four turnings, and that there are generational archetypes in the order of prophets, nomads, heroes and artists. Millennials are considered a hero generation, as McKenna told Newsweek that they are "meant to rise during a societal crisis to help rebuild or redefine the system." Indeed, millennials were born between 1981 and 1996, so many of them came of age during a time of recession, war, economic instability, and fear of the future. However, McKenna said that millennials have shown a "desire to create more-equitable systems" despite the adversity. Marilyn McKenna discusses "The Fourth Turning" theory in a TikTok video. Marilyn McKenna discusses "The Fourth Turning" theory in a TikTok video. @marilyn_mckenna / TikTok If it follows a natural cycle, that all sounds simple enough, right? Well, McKenna said that her generation has prevented their younger counterparts from taking up the mantle. In her view, millennials have been tasked with fixing a broken system, but denied the opportunity by boomers refusing to let go of their power and influence. "Whether in politics, media, corporate leadership, or the economy, boomers still occupy the majority of decision-making roles," McKenna said. "Many are reluctant to make space for new voices—not just millennials, but also Gen X and Gen Z. There's an unwillingness to acknowledge that the world has changed, and that old solutions aren't working. "It doesn't mean disappearing—it means mentoring, stepping back from dominance, and actively helping to prepare and elevate the next generation of leadership. But, too often, boomers have mistaken staying relevant for staying in control," McKenna continued. In fact, McKenna thinks her generation should have passed the metaphorical baton of leadership over to millennials as much as a decade ago. This is precisely the reason she thinks millennials "are screwed," because they haven't been given a chance. But that isn't to say it will never happen. McKenna said she believes there might still be time for millennials to come to the fore, but we face "more systematic collapse first." "If boomers continue to cling to power and millennials aren't given their moment, we risk skipping a generation that could have helped bridge what's coming. The risk isn't just generational resentment—it's a leadership vacuum when we need clarity," McKenna said. After sharing her thoughts on TikTok about how this theory pertains to modern-day society, the video went viral with more than 306,600 views and over 32,400 likes at the time of writing. The response has been overwhelming, as the clip appears to have resonated with so many people. McKenna feels there is "a lot of pain" among millennials and she hopes her post can validate how people feel. It won't solve the dilemma, but perhaps it can raise some awareness. McKenna told Newsweek: "The historical patterns may be interesting and instructive, but they don't soften the day-to-day experience of living through a crisis. People are burned out, isolated, and losing faith in institutions. It's hard to know how to motivate people when they feel they have no real agency, and that's where I think we're stuck." Many social-media users took to the comments to share their perspective, leading to over 5,000 comments on the TikTok post so far. One comment reads: "4 generations stuck waiting cause the boomers can't gracefully step aside." Another TikTok user wrote: "Boomers definitely pulled the ladder up & are laughing at us." A third person replied: "Gen X getting forgotten once again." Do you have any viral videos or pictures that you want to share? We want to see the best ones! Send them in to life@ and they could appear on our site.
Time of India
01-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
An inevitable financial collapse? Rich Dad Poor Dad author Robert Kiyosaki reveals why he buys Gold, Silver and Bitcoin
Renowned financial educator and Rich Dad Poor Dad author Robert Kiyosaki has issued yet another cautionary alert to investors and the public. Kiyosaki, a longtime proponent of gold, silver, and Bitcoin as safeguards against what he describes as a "broken money system," highlighted several striking quotes from Lepard's book, indicating they hold similar perspectives. Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Renowned financial educator and author of Rich Dad Poor Dad, Robert Kiyosaki , has sounded another warning bell for investors and citizens alike — this time drawing inspiration from Lawrence Lepard's latest book 'The Big Print', which he recently began who has long advocated for gold silver , and Bitcoin as protection against what he calls" a broken money system," shared several provocative quotes from Lepard's book, suggesting the two share a similar worldview."The system has been set up and controlled by a so-called elite group of financial (and government) people who don't care about you or your well-being," Kiyosaki quoted from Lepard's book. "They have tilted the game board in their favor."He pointed to the deepening wealth inequality and rising societal unrest, which Lepard attributes to fundamental flaws in the monetary system. "The system is broken because our money is broken," the book says — a view Kiyosaki has echoed for years in his writings and public quote particularly struck a chord: "What we now have is rugged capitalism for individuals… but socialism for the rich and powerful." According to Lepard, this imbalance gives undue power to the government and institutional elites, often resulting in poor policies — from bailouts to endless wars — that come at the cost of everyday like Kiyosaki, urges readers to turn to hard assets like gold, silver, and Bitcoin as shields against financial instability. The book draws on historical cycles — specifically The Fourth Turning, a bestselling book that highlights how societies go through repeated cycles of crisis and rebirth every 80 to this theory, we are now in the midst of a "fourth turning," similar to previous periods that sparked the American Revolution, the Civil War, and the Great Depression."All fourth turns culminate in a resolution that fundamentally reshapes the rules and structure of society," Lepard writes. Kiyosaki highlighted the urgency in his post, urging followers to "be prepared rather than join the panic."
Economic Times
01-05-2025
- Business
- Economic Times
An inevitable financial collapse? Rich Dad Poor Dad author Robert Kiyosaki reveals why he buys Gold, Silver and Bitcoin
Renowned financial educator and author of Rich Dad Poor Dad, Robert Kiyosaki, has sounded another warning bell for investors and citizens alike — this time drawing inspiration from Lawrence Lepard's latest book 'The Big Print', which he recently began reading. ADVERTISEMENT Kiyosaki, who has long advocated for gold, silver, and Bitcoin as protection against what he calls" a broken money system," shared several provocative quotes from Lepard's book, suggesting the two share a similar worldview. "The system has been set up and controlled by a so-called elite group of financial (and government) people who don't care about you or your well-being," Kiyosaki quoted from Lepard's book. "They have tilted the game board in their favor." He pointed to the deepening wealth inequality and rising societal unrest, which Lepard attributes to fundamental flaws in the monetary system. "The system is broken because our money is broken," the book says — a view Kiyosaki has echoed for years in his writings and public quote particularly struck a chord: "What we now have is rugged capitalism for individuals… but socialism for the rich and powerful." According to Lepard, this imbalance gives undue power to the government and institutional elites, often resulting in poor policies — from bailouts to endless wars — that come at the cost of everyday like Kiyosaki, urges readers to turn to hard assets like gold, silver, and Bitcoin as shields against financial instability. The book draws on historical cycles — specifically The Fourth Turning, a bestselling book that highlights how societies go through repeated cycles of crisis and rebirth every 80 years. ADVERTISEMENT According to this theory, we are now in the midst of a "fourth turning," similar to previous periods that sparked the American Revolution, the Civil War, and the Great Depression."All fourth turns culminate in a resolution that fundamentally reshapes the rules and structure of society," Lepard writes. Kiyosaki highlighted the urgency in his post, urging followers to "be prepared rather than join the panic." ADVERTISEMENT (Disclaimer: Recommendations, suggestions, views and opinions given by the experts are their own. These do not represent the views of Economic Times) (You can now subscribe to our ETMarkets WhatsApp channel)
