What are the age groups for the generation labels greatest generation, baby boomer, Generation X and millennials?

Not everyone agrees on the exact time periods — or labels, for that matter — for the various living generations.

But an NPR story posted online in 2014 provided the following names, date ranges and explanations:

GI Generation, 1901-1924 — “They were teenagers during the Great Depression and fought in World War II. Sometimes called the greatest generation (following a book by journalist Tom Brokaw) or the swing generation because of their jazz music.”

Silent Generation, 1925-1942 — “They were too young to see action in World War II and too old to participate in the fun of the Summer of Love. This label describes their conformist tendencies and belief that following the rules was a sure ticket to success.”

Baby Boomers, 1943-1964 — “The boomers were born during an economic and baby boom following World War II. These hippie kids protested against the Vietnam War and participated in the civil rights movement, all with rock ’n’ roll music blaring in the background.”

Generation X, 1965-1979 — “They were originally called the baby busters because fertility rates fell after the boomers. As teenagers, they experienced the AIDs epidemic and the fall of the Berlin Wall. Sometimes called the MTV Generation, the ‘X’ in their name refers to this generation’s desire not to be defined.”

Millennials, 1980-2000 — “They experienced the rise of the Internet, Sept. 11 and the wars that followed. Sometimes called Generation Y. Because of their dependence on technology, they are said to be entitled and narcissistic.”

Generation Z, 2001-2013 — “These kids were the first born with the Internet and are suspected to be the most individualistic and technology-dependent generation. Sometimes referred to as the iGeneration.” 

For more info: www.npr.org.

 

LC city code limits parking to five days

Who do I call to report a car that has been parked on the street for several months?

You can call Lake Charles police at 491-1311.

“The parking of a motor vehicle on the streets or other public property of the city, where parking is not otherwise prohibited, continuously for a period of more than five days is prohibited,” reads city code Section 20-77.

“If said motor vehicle is allowed to remain parked continuously for more than a five-day period, such motor vehicle shall be presumed to be abandoned, and the police department may order the vehicle towed to a public or private storage facility.”

For more info: www.cityoflakecharles.com.

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