r/GenX

140K archived posts · Mar 2009 – Sep 2026

Gen X

r/GenX

Generation X was born, by broadest definition, between 1961 and 1981, the greatest anti-child cycle in modern history. Nevertheless, we grew up to become the world's most devoted parents: the "workhorse of America." This sub welcomes links, photos, graphics, memoirs, commentaries, stories, etc., for and about Gen-Xers, the 13th Generation of Americans. GenX also translates to many other parts of the world.

Created Mar 12, 2009

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We are Generation X.

Generation X refers to adults born (by broadest definition) between 1961 and 1981.

Help build this community by posting links or stories relevant to the Generation X age cohort. Boomers and Millennials are also welcome to post here as long as the content is relevant to Generation X.

Rules

1. Follow the rules of reddit. Do not post personal information of any sort, whether real or false. Do not vote or comment in links to other parts of reddit.

2. All posts must be germane to the topic of Generation X. Do not spam this subreddit with links or comments which only serve to promote a narrow interest. If you can't explain why it belongs here in one sentence, then it does not belong here.

3. GenX'ers posting about their individual experiences, or seeking personalized advice/support from their peers are permitted. This is literally pertinent to GenX.

4. Politics must be in the moderator designated thread only. From time-to-time, threads with a particular focus on politics or political milestones will be created to discuss current events. Political posts outside of these areas will be removed. General political posts should be made in our other sub r/GenXPolitics.

5. Polls, Surveys, and the like are not permitted, unless approved or created by the moderator team. The moderation team will typically approve legitimate academic research for grades by high school, college, and university students.

6. Be nice. Harassment and hate speech are not tolerated. If you're angry at someone, direct your attention to what they have said, and not toward them personally. This includes targeted harassment of members or the moderation team.

7. All forms of hate, including generational bashing, is not permitted. These posts will be removed and repeat offenders will be banned.

If you believe one of these rules has been violated, please click the report button on the offending comment or contact the moderator.

Related subreddits:

[GenX LGBTQ] (http://www.reddit.com/r/genx_lgbtq/)
[MelanatedGenX] (https://www.reddit.com/r/MelanatedGenX/)
[GenXPunks] (http://www.reddit.com/r/genxpunks/)
[GenXPolitics] (http://www.reddit.com/r/genxpolitics/)
[GenXTalk] (http://www.reddit.com/r/genxtalk/)
Music for Gen X
Parenting
The Elders of Reddit
[1970s] (http://www.reddit.com/r/t:1970s)
[1980s] (http://www.reddit.com/r/t:1980s)
[Generation Jones] (http://www.reddit.com/r/GenerationJones)
[BORNINTHE70'S] (http://www.reddit.com/r/bornInThe70s)
[70SKIDS] (http://www.reddit.com/r/70sKids)
[childrenofthe80s] (http://www.reddit.com/r/childrenofthe80s/)

If you have any questions or comments on how to improve r/GenX, contact the moderators.

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