**We are Generation X.**

Generation X refers to adults born (by broadest definition) between 1961 and 1981. 

Help build this community by posting links or stories relevant to the Generation X age cohort. Boomers and Millennials are also welcome to post here as long as the content is relevant to Generation X.
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**Rules**  

1\. **Follow the [rules of reddit](http://www.reddit.com/rules/).** Do not post personal information of any sort, whether real or false. Do not vote or comment in links to other parts of reddit.    

2\. **All posts must be germane to the topic of Generation X.** Do not spam this subreddit with links or comments which only serve to promote a narrow interest. Cross-posting is allowed, but only if the content is relevant. If you can't explain why it belongs here in one sentence, then it does not belong here.   

3\. **Be nice.** Harassment and hate speech are not tolerated. If you're angry at someone, direct your attention to what they have said, and not toward them personally.    

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Related subreddits:

- [Music for Gen X](http://www.reddit.com/r/listentothis+retromusic+HighFidelity+punk+metal+futurefunkairlines+Grunge)

- [Retro Games](http://www.reddit.com/r/retrogames+retrogaming+gamecollecting)

- [Parenting](http://www.reddit.com/r/mommit+daddit+parenting)

- [The Elders of Reddit](http://www.reddit.com/r/40something+redditforgrownups+over30reddit+overfifty+getoffmylawn)
- [1970s]
(http://www.reddit.com/r/t:1970s)
- [1980s]
(http://www.reddit.com/r/t:1980s)
- [OVER30REDDIT]
(http://www.reddit.com/r/OVER30REDDIT)
- [TRENTAGENARIANS]
(http://www.reddit.com/r/Trentagenarians)
- [Generation Jones]
(http://www.reddit.com/r/GenerationJones)
- [BORNINTHE70'S]
(http://www.reddit.com/r/bornInThe70s)
- [70SKIDS]
(http://www.reddit.com/r/70sKids)
- [childrenofthe80s]
(http://www.reddit.com/r/childrenofthe80s/)

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*If you have any questions or comments on how to improve r/GenX, [contact the moderators](http://www.reddit.com/message/compose?to=%23GenX).*

**PLEASE NOTE: Generation Bashing will NOT be tolerated.**

<div class="md">We are Generation X.

Generation X refers to adults born (by broadest definition) between 1961 and 1981. 

Help build this community by posting links or stories relevant to the Generation X age cohort. Boomers and Millennials are also welcome to post here as long as the content is relevant to Generation X.

<hr/>

Rules 

1. Follow the <a href="http://www.reddit.com/rules/">rules of reddit</a>. Do not post personal information of any sort, whether real or false. Do not vote or comment in links to other parts of reddit. 

2. All posts must be germane to the topic of Generation X. Do not spam this subreddit with links or comments which only serve to promote a narrow interest. Cross-posting is allowed, but only if the content is relevant. If you can&#39;t explain why it belongs here in one sentence, then it does not belong here. 

3. Be nice. Harassment and hate speech are not tolerated. If you&#39;re angry at someone, direct your attention to what they have said, and not toward them personally. 

If you believe one of these rules has been violated, please click the report button on the offending comment or <a href="http://www.reddit.com/message/compose?to=%23GenX">contact the moderator</a>.

<hr/>

Related subreddits:

<ul>
<li><a href="http://www.reddit.com/r/listentothis+retromusic+HighFidelity+punk+metal+futurefunkairlines+Grunge">Music for Gen X</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.reddit.com/r/retrogames+retrogaming+gamecollecting">Retro Games</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.reddit.com/r/mommit+daddit+parenting">Parenting</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.reddit.com/r/40something+redditforgrownups+over30reddit+overfifty+getoffmylawn">The Elders of Reddit</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.reddit.com/r/t:1970s">1970s</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.reddit.com/r/t:1980s">1980s</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.reddit.com/r/OVER30REDDIT">OVER30REDDIT</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.reddit.com/r/Trentagenarians">TRENTAGENARIANS</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.reddit.com/r/GenerationJones">Generation Jones</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.reddit.com/r/bornInThe70s">BORNINTHE70&#39;S</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.reddit.com/r/70sKids">70SKIDS</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.reddit.com/r/childrenofthe80s/">childrenofthe80s</a></li>
</ul>

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Generation X: b. 1961-1981

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Generation X was born, by broadest definition, between 1961 and 1981, the greatest anti-child cycle in modern history. Nevertheless, we grew up to become the world's most devoted parents: the "workhorse of America." This sub welcomes links, photos, 
graphics, memoirs, commentaries, 
stories, etc., for and about Gen-Xers, the 13th Generation of Americans.  GenX also translates to many other parts of the world.

<div class="md">Generation X was born, by broadest definition, between 1961 and 1981, the greatest anti-child cycle in modern history. Nevertheless, we grew up to become the world&#39;s most devoted parents: the &quot;workhorse of America.&quot; This sub welcomes links, photos, 
graphics, memoirs, commentaries, 
stories, etc., for and about Gen-Xers, the 13th Generation of Americans. GenX also translates to many other parts of the world.
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Submissions are pretty open to the context of this sub. Any article or video celebrating our generation is highly encouraged. Fun things like retro commercials, videos and stories from back in the day are torally welcome too. 

Please refrain from Generation bashing.  And if you downvote, COMMENT WHY!  It helps generate a conversation and better understanding. 

This is a loosely moderated sub. We want to keep it this way!

<div class="md">Submissions are pretty open to the context of this sub. Any article or video celebrating our generation is highly encouraged. Fun things like retro commercials, videos and stories from back in the day are torally welcome too. 

Please refrain from Generation bashing. And if you downvote, COMMENT WHY! It helps generate a conversation and better understanding. 

This is a loosely moderated sub. We want to keep it this way!
</div>

Starting yesterday the oldest GenXers are reaching 59.5 years old…