The intergenerational difference is rarely put in sharper focus than by comments like this one from a Guardian story:
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This debate has been going on for a while now. But while the talking heads say that old people with this or that many bedrooms should clear off to a small flat, what they don't take account of is our GARDENS. We have spent 35 years planting trees and shrubs and flowers and so on, on 1/8 acre of ground in the middle of a small town.
Why should I wish to give up my lovely garden to see it filled with junk, my plants torn up, grass put down, plastic kiddies' toys strewn about?
It's not just about the house, you know. It's about the garden as well.
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While I understand the sentiment I don't think I need to give my opinion, nor could I within forum rules.
This, well.
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I am 53 and partner 65..If we ever move it will be to a bigger house with more room to breathe! Do I care about the younger generation?? Hell NO!!
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Cool, won't mind us not paying for your partner's health care / state pension nor yours once you retire in that case. More sickeningly the directly above comment was quite popular on the story going by the amount of recommendations.
You were saying about the classic portrait of boomers Chris?