Why do they call baby boomers “people in their middle age”?

Lola M asked:
I thought you were middle age if you’re in your 40s. They’re in their 60s, so they’re closer to be dead than most people. Or do they think they’ll live 120 years?

A question for any and all baby boomer-hippie types?

elmer_fuddstien asked:
A popular expression from your hey-day was:
“DON’T TRUST ANYONE OVER THE AGE OF 30″
Curious as to your thoughts on that mantra now that you’re roughly twice the minimal age of untrustworthiness. Are you more or less trustable now?
Ooops, forgot to add that ALL folks not of that era SHOULD add their 2 [...]

Do “baby boomers” defying their age or are they oblivious?

ziplaque asked:
Baby boomers are now becoming the new senior citizen. As a gen x’er, I get it, you baby boomers are the richest in history and probably the following generation won’t be as wealthy, a la de da, etc, etc. But now you are entering your twlight years are you prepared as [...]

What are Baby Boomers worried about the most right now? w/in the nxt 5 yrs? 10 yrs? Or longer?

Charlene R asked:
I am doing business research and needing as many opinons and input as possible. When you reply - please provide if you are or are not a baby boomer. All ages encouraged to answer this question. Thank you in advance!