Unfortunately, Gen X's reputation isn't great. Ask the average young person and they'll tell you that Gen Xers are grumpy Karens who hog wealth and power for themselves.
Of course they're really talking about the Baby Boomers, but at this point Gen Xers are getting old, too, and young folks can't tell y'all apart.
But back in the '70s and '80s Gen X kids went about their carefree childhoods, innocent of any wrongdoing that might get slung at their feet later on.
Here are 20 pics of Gen Xers from back in the day.
1
Happy Birthday!
Candles and other lit things, 1980s.
2
The Neighborhood Kids
Skateboarding in the late ‘80s.
3
With the Parents
On a bike in the 1970s.
4
High Schoolers
Skipping class in the 1980s.
5
Playing Game Boy
A mom and her boys.
6
Bedroom
A teenager and his decorations.
7
The Soda Isle
Grocery shopping in the ‘70s.
8
The Cool Kids
A high school classroom, 1980s.
9
Class Field Trip
Featuring a mom.
10
Close Friends
Roller skating in the 1980s.
11
Birthday Party
Eating cake in the 1970s.
12
Sampling Refreshments
They started young in the ‘80s.
13
Suburban Fun
A ‘70s front yard.
14
Candy
Shaped like something else.
15
Caring for the Baby
With help from wine.
16
Biker Gang
Causing trouble in the 1970s.
17
Group Listening
Music in the ‘70s.
18
Park Hangouts
Dumpsters make good forts.
19
Hamburger Jail
A 1980s McDonald's.
20
Impressing the Neighborhood
Stunts in the 1970s.