I think you missed a large part of the generational divide by characterizing it as boomers and young people. As a Gen Xer, I could not identify with either group in your analysis. We are probably around the same age. Did we really ever believe in the establishment? After living through the aftermath of 9/11 and the forever wars. Is it really a shock to us that it appears to be coming apart? If there is any difference, it is more about how the generations reacted, whether through protests, quiet surrender, or defiant nihilism.