It is widely viewed that individuals belonging to older generation groups tend to find happiness more than those from younger generations. Personally, I am in complete disagreement with this statement for two primary reasons: certain despicable moments of the past that older people experienced, and the importance of governments in maintaining the well-being of citizens.
To start with, the hardships which had a profound influence on the lives of previous generations, especially baby boomers, should be taken into consideration. One major historical event that adversely affected the baby boomer generation is that a large number of them suffered greatly from the negative repercussions of the Post-WWII period. The vast majority of war survivors were constrained from fully enjoying their lives for certain reasons, such as post-war traumatic disorders and impoverished living conditions due to a huge deficit driven by the immense spending on purchasing weapons.
In addition to this, it is also my contention that blissful living is partly linked to the government of a nation. If citizens are guided by a fully functioning government, the lives of people will undoubtedly be enriched, leading to public contentment and allowing individuals to view their lives on more positively. An explicit evidence can be seen when comparing the lives of Myanmar citizens who are tackling various social issues under the military regime, and those of British residents who are leading far less problematic lives in their developed nation.
In conclusion, despite generalized suggestions on the varied level of happiness between different generations, more realistic approaches should be taken to observe this assumption. After all, one’s happiness can be manipulated by social forces and other circumstances as one lives in a society.