– Satyakam Ray
“Our generation is the best.” The constant chest-thumping in social media posts across age groups is well-documented. The continuous comparison happens at almost every opportunity. This could be a music video, a delectable delicacy, a movie, or everyday life paraphernalia. The question is, who will decide whose generation is the best in current circumstances?
More importantly, which aspects should be considered before choosing the best generation? Those aspects must also be considered if we do the “best generation” rigmarole or debate. The challenging times and the determination to counter those quandaries often show the character of a whole generation. If we think only of the best or good sides of people’s lives at that age, that’s a rookie mistake.
Every generation experiences its fair share of upbringing, school days, and innocent teenage romances. They live through trending songs, movies, TV series, and social fabric. Each generation is influenced by its outside surroundings and tastes in film, among other things. Personal experiences and preferences in life vary from person to person.
Nevertheless, 90s kids are constantly mentioned in every possible discussion or altercation. Today’s stressful lifestyle and never-ending rat race are often compared to the golden days of old. This has been the best way for youths entering their early 30s to pass the time. Who are we to blame for this soothing, sweet frivolity of recalling and recollecting?
90s kids are those born or raised between 1990 and 2000. They are early millennials. Whether in India or any other country, the experience of the ’90s kids is concurrently similar. The 1990s were a time of economic reform. A tech-savvy social fabric emerged. Financial growth amid a calm, relaxing environment set the tone for the personal and mental development of 1990s kids.
But why do the ’90s kids sound like an exciting past? This era has come to hold a special place in the hearts of young adults. It might be a thoughtful question, but it requires an unwavering, enduring set of answers that evoke effortless, heart-wrenching emotions.
90s kids- the term is an emotion. The soulful, groovy voices of Lucky Ali, Shaan, KK, and Sonu Nigam shape teenagers’ musical sensibility. Many other legendary singers and musicians also play a role. The lyrics, composition, or performance have become the soul’s seeking redemption for many seekers. The music scene and early-90s romantic Hindi movies set the benchmark for love-struck fan followings. Early freedom in the college-going crowd and the movie craze were now things of the past. They certainly signified barrier-free adolescence. Walkman and early video games had set the lives of 90s kids charmingly. School romances and childhood crushes were cherished memories. Kids rummaged through Chandamama during breaks. Surfing TV and hooking up to Shaktimaan were daily routines. The constant anxiety over board results was a defining experience. Bonding with chaddi buddies created lifetime friendships. Many other experiences set ’90s kids apart. Unique life experiences that last forever.
Various experiences set the ’90s kids apart and made them distinct from others. The crux of the 90s Kids’ series’ narration is a thorough reevaluation of those experiences, properly emphasizing each aspect.
Generational comparisons will continue, with every generation bashing their older age. But the important thing is how we reciprocate love and respect among all, without bias or prejudice.
Let the emotional calling of the past reinvigorate the youthful naivety of stressed-out young adults. They are caught between losing focus and the frustration of running a rat race. They also find a soothing semblance of life in the glorious past.
The Witty Stride 