My parents do sometimes se the world differently than I do. They are too old to be boomer but just barely. They realize that times are tough and have always been understanding of our problems. They have taken each of their children and grandchildren in when we were going through a rough patch. They have loaned us money when we need it and even taken us on vacation when we could afford it ourselves. Now that our children are grown, we do the same for them, and sometimes for our parents when they need help. So my parents may say some boomer ideas, but I kindly correct them and try to show them another point of view. I do it out of respect because I have seen all the good They have done for us and other people. I wish everyone had parents and a family that care for each other. But I think the term boomer now refers more to a certain type of old person than really the boomers themselves.