23 'my parents vs. me' side-by-side photos that show how times have changed.

Millennials and Gen Z are waiting much longer than our parents and grandparents did to settle down, get married, and have kids, with many of us choosing to (gasp) never do these things. And while our life choices may cause our family members to grumble or throw their hands up in despair, ultimately, the freedom to follow our own timelines and make our own choices is a sign of progress. Either that, or a sign of an empty bank account. Whatever the reason, the fact remains that the lives of most people in their 20's today look a lot different than their parents did at that age.

As evidence of this stark generational contrast, young people are sharing photos on Twitter of their parents in their 20's side-by-side with photos of themselves today.

Here are 23 of the funniest side-by-sides that highlight just how much time has changed:

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