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Welcome to a very special episode and potentially the start of a new series I’m calling "XYZ". Why? Because I am a Gen X mom, and today I’m sitting down with my Gen Z daughter, Faith King.

We decided to leave this conversation raw and unfiltered mic bumps, dog snores, and all because that is real life. We’re digging into the weeds of the generational divide, debating everything from the "latchkey kid" mentality versus the "hovering parent" model to the massive events that shaped us differently, like 9/11 and COVID.

We also get into the pressure of the "Turkey Timer" that feeling that there’s a little button waiting to pop up and tell you it’s time to get married, buy a house, and have babies. Spoiler alert: Faith reminds me that for her generation, the housing bubble and the economy have moved those goalposts significantly.

Finally, we wrap up with a "Wonder" that surprised us both: the kids are putting down their screens and bringing back Cat's Cradle.

In this episode:

The "XYZ" Dynamic: Can a Gen X mom really be friends with her Gen Z kids?

Shaping Events: How the Challenger explosion and 9/11 compare to growing up during a global lockdown.

The "Turkey Timer": Why the old timeline for adulthood doesn't apply to Gen Z.

The Wonder: A simple piece of string is winning the battle against technology.

If you’re Gen Z and you felt seen by this episode, or if you’re a parent trying to understand your adult kids, please share this with a friend!