My dad is a boomer, and I'm Gen Z. We sometimes have different perspectives, but our relationship is built on mutual respect.

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• My father has always been older than most of my friends' dads.
• Our opinions on some topics differ, but we're surprisingly aligned on other things.
• He gives me great advice, and our relationship is built on respect.

I'm 22, and my father has always been much older than my friends' dads. Growing up, this difference was a constant source of fascination. During elementary school events, my father's age always stood out.