
In homes across the country, holiday tables are being set. Married Gen Xers and millennials with plates full of responsibilities will sit down beside boomers who have a lifetime of knowledge. And they will be joined by Generation Zers ready to make their mark on the world.
Conversations around these holiday tables can be exciting and eye-opening. But they can also be stressful and frustrating, which is no surprise given that many Americans feel they cannot have a constructive conversation about issues on which they disagree. How can families and our country learn from these intergenerational conversations? We can start by listening to the youngest participants.