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Intergenerational Interview with My Gen -X Mom

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Intergenerational Interview with My Gen -X Mom

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By Meghan Sousa

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I chose to interview my mom, Christine Sousa. I knew we would have a great conversation.

Born January 6, 1974

Oldest of two children, with a brother who is three years younger.

Brought up in an Italian-American Family

Divorced mom with three daughters, 20 year old twins and an 18 year old.

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Compare and contrast

Gen X-Mom

Brought up in a upper middle class classic nuclear family

On younger brother

Grew up in an average three bedroom ranch. (pictured)

Father worked full time, mother full time homemaker, worked part timeout of home.

Gen Z-Me

Brought up by a single mom in a multi-generational household.

A twin and younger sister

Grew up in the same average three bedroom ranch.

Divorced parents, mother worked full time as nanny and later full time in special education.

“women’s identity is defined in relation to family, children and neighbourhood. If women’s relation to class is perceived as derivative and tenuous, so much more is this the case for children.” (Page 31)

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Reflection on the Interview/Explantation on why I can up with these questions?

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Reflection on the Interview/Explantation on why I can up with these questions?

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My Mom was only offered very gender specific toys.

My sisters and I were offered different types of toys and allowed to choose for ourselves.

Her experiences growing up greatly affected her parenting.

My mom stated in our interview that she think's ''overall children’s identities are constructed through a mix of personal exploration and external influences. Children face unique challenges, like managing digital life's, balancing cultural expectations, and navigating new gender norms. At the same time, they benefit from greater diversity and awareness, giving them more tools to define themselves. Identity is built in childhood is now a dynamic process shaped by a constantly evolving world but in the world today it is definitely getting better.''

it shows how time and generational changes have redefined childhood, from how kids spend their time to how adults view and guide them. Advances in technology, evolving societal expectations, peer pressure and shifts in parenting styles have created a childhood that’s more structured, supervised, and connected to the digital world. The discourse around childhood has moved from seeing it as a carefree phase to one filled with concerns about safety, development, and preparation for the future .

For example My mom stated that her brother lived the life that Gen X is known for on social media. Would leave the house in the morning on his bike and not return until the street light came on in the evening. I would have to go a friend's house to have the same experience.While I did get to have the experiences, my life at home was much more structured than my brother's, I had things I needed to do and a deep feeling of guilt if I left my mom to do everything by herself.

''Play, in this discourse, is not about pleasure, anarchy, irrationality or mischief; it is about learning, rationality and ensuring the correct development of the child''.(pg124)

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changes in generations in terms of play  

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changes in generations in terms of play  

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Wells, K. (n.d.). Race, gender, and class. In Childhood in a global perspective (pp. 29-50).

Wells, K. 2015. Play in a Global Context. In Childhood in a Global Perspective (pp. 117-135)