Close Menu
Free-Range Kids
    Free-Range KidsFree-Range Kids
    • Home
    • TV Show
    • Press
    • Have Lenore Speak
    • FAQ
    • FRK Project
    • Book
    • Crime Stats
    • Bill of Rights
    • Laws
    • Contact
    • Donate
    • Privacy
    Free-Range Kids
    Home » Will Gen-X Lead Us All? Advice From An X-er About Being Alone without Being Lonely

    Will Gen-X Lead Us All? Advice From An X-er About Being Alone without Being Lonely

    March 22, 2020
    Facebook Twitter Pinterest LinkedIn Tumblr Email
    Share
    Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Email

    Perhaps Gen-X really is having its moment. Those former latchkey kids know how to cope on their own, and Let Grow’s own Seamus Condron has some memes to prove it. See them by clicking here.

    Share. Facebook Twitter Pinterest LinkedIn Tumblr Email

    Related Posts

    Toys Tell Us What’s Going on in Childhood

    March 5, 2026

    Advice Columnist: NEVER LET YOUR KID DO ANYTHING ALONE TILL AGE 11!

    February 19, 2026

    The Real Reason You’re Sitting in the Drop-Off Line

    February 2, 2026

    1 Comment

    1. Mark Headley on March 23, 2020 3:46 pm

      I’m baffled. Why better equipped than us Baby Boomers up? Who grew up w/ EVEN MORE independence, responsibilities to take care of ourselves, others, amuse ourselves? I don’t get bored. I doubt despite how terrific your boys are, Lenore — under your, Joe’s splendid parenting — that you feel they’re somehow better equipped than you guys. Why would they be?

    Sign up for Our Mailing List
    * = required field
    Free-Range Kids
    Fighting the belief that our children are in constant danger from creeps, kidnapping, germs, grades, flashers, frustration, failure, baby snatchers, bugs, bullies, men, sleepovers and/or the perils of a non-organic grape.
    Join us!
    Follow me on Twitter
    Follow me on Facebook
    Free membership card for kids: "I'm not lost! I'm a Free-Range Kid!"
    Visit Let Grow, the nonprofit promoting childhood independence
    Links
    Pro or Con?
    Why Free-Range?
    Free-Range Archives
    • 2026
    • 2025
    • 2024
    • 2023
    • 2022
    • 2021
    • 2020
    • 2019
    • 2018
    • 2017
    • 2016
    • 2015
    • 2014
    • 2013
    • 2012
    • 2011
    • 2010
    • 2009
    • 2008
    Copyright © 2008-2026 Free-Range Kids. All rights reserved.

    Web design by GenuineClass

    Type above and press Enter to search. Press Esc to cancel.

    Add Free-Range Kids to your Homescreen!

    Add