Quote by Erma Bombeck

I'm trying very hard to understand this generation. They have adjusted the timetable for childbearing so that menopause and teaching a sixteen-year-old how to drive a car will occur in the same week.

I'm trying very hard to understand this generation. They hav

Summary

This quote humorously highlights the shifting societal norms and generational differences. It comments on the challenges faced by older generations who may struggle to adapt to the changing ways of the younger generation. The juxtaposition of menopause and teaching a teenager to drive suggests that the timing of life events has been altered, with people delaying parenthood and other milestones. The quote serves as a lighthearted observation about the evolving experiences and lifestyles across different age groups.

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