Consider, for a moment, an individual born in the year 1900. At the age of 14, this person experienced the outbreak of World War I, which concluded at the age of 18 and resulted in the deaths of 22 million individuals.
The Spanish flu pandemic emerged shortly after, claiming an estimated 50 million lives. Remarkably, this individual survived the pandemic at the age of 20.
At 29, this individual faced the global economic crisis initiated by the collapse of the New York Stock Exchange, a period characterised by inflation, widespread unemployment, and significant food shortages.
By the age of 33, Nazism came to power, further destabilising the political landscape.
At the age of 39, World War II commenced, concluding when the individual was 45 years old and resulting in approximately 60 million fatalities.
Upon reaching the age of 52, this individual experienced the onset of the Korean War. At 64, the Vietnam War began, continuing until the individual was 75 years old.
In stark contrast, an individual born in 1985 may mistakenly believe that their grandparents lack an understanding of life’s challenges, overlooking that they have successfully navigated numerous wars and significant global crises.
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