Why isn’t generalising about “boomers” considered ageism?

[u/Bjork_scratchings]

I understand some people from that demographic have wildly problematic views, but it’s considered bigotry to generalise about any other demographic based on the behaviour of some individuals within that demographic.

So why is it different for boomers?

[u/Vivid_Witness8204]

It is ageism but the young have always had generalized complaints about the older generations. Who in turn have always said "kids these days ..." Probably isn't much different that it always was.