Younger people view location sharing in relationships as a convenience and safety feature, while older individuals often see it as a violation of privacy. TikTok creators Maya and Hunter argue that opinions on this matter vary significantly across age groups. They suggest that those over 35 are more likely to perceive it as troubling, while those under 35 typically have a more relaxed attitude towards sharing their whereabouts. The tension reveals generational differences in trust and technology use in modern relationships.
"Why does everyone over the age of 35 think that sharing your location with your partner is a prison sentence?" asks Hunter in a recent TikTok video. "Every time we talk to someone older about how we have each other's location, they're like... Bring out the shackles!" continues Maya. "And I feel like everyone we talk to who's under 35 just thinks of it as a convenience or safety thing."
"It's not that deep," says Hunter. "I can't remember the last time I checked her location, other than just to find out where she parked. It's just a really interesting social commentary that everyone over a certain age - we think it's about 35 - has this really big issue with, like, a privacy violation and mistrust when you share your location."
"But I feel with my friends and partner and people I trust," Maya concludes, "I don't care if they see where I'm going at any time."
I can honestly say that I (42, incidentally) haven't thought about this one way or the other, but my kneejerk reaction is kind of proving their point.
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