When you’re talkin’ ’bout your generation, do you like to compare old-school vs. new-school technology savvy and habits? I know I enjoy having some fun with “olds” who think the Onion article about “The Google for Older Americans” is about a real site (my dad) or who equate computers with “the Devil” (my grandma).
But what about the slightly subtler differences between, say, Gen Xers like me vs. Gen Yers who can’t remember a time when they didn’t have computers at home? According to a new report from Parenting magazine, Gen X moms (born 1965 to 1981) use technology differently from Gen Y moms (born between 1982 and 1994):
Gen Y moms tend to have much higher attachment to interactive tools like blogs, social networking sites, and video sharing that allow them to connect directly with other moms.
Gen X moms … tend to engage in more task-oriented activities, such as online shopping, researching and reviewing products, and organizing photos.
I guess I don’t act my age, digitally speaking, because I’m all up in the Gen Y camp. How about you? Do you notice differences between the Gen X and Gen Y moms you know? Or does it depend on the person, their profession and their personality?
Susan Wenner Jackson works full-time as a writer and lives in Cincinnati, Ohio, with her husband and 2-year-old daughter. She is the co-founder of WorkingMomsAgainstGuilt.com, a blog dedicated to fighting mommy guilt and overcoming the challenges of being a working parent.
