Young adults are no longer giving blanket stereotypes to older generations

‘Interesting’, ‘wise’ and ‘experienced’ are among the words the younger generation use to describe older folk, according to a study. Researchers found young adults are no longer giving blanket stereotypes to older generations, and instead found 88 per cent typically respect those over the age of 65. Two thirds of 18 to 39 year olds admit they are more inspired by their own grandparents than celebrities – and have a real interest in spending time getting to know their elders. ‘Knowledgeable’, ‘caring’ and ‘relaxed’ are also ways youngsters now refer to those older than them.