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How hip are you?
What’s your boomer Grandparent Hipness Quotient (bGHQ)?
by DiANA J. eWiNG
The Boomer Grandparent Hipness Quotient, or BGHQ, is the true test of your crossgenerational cool and ability to relate to your grandchild. Built-in boomer cool can only carry you so far, so it’s essential that you keep up on all the new stuff, too.
how to calculate your BGhQ: For each question, circle Yes, No, or WC for Who Cares?
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Diana J. ewing is the author of the baby boomers’ Guide to Grandparenting, from which this article was excerpted.
Did you perform a death-defying act today besides getting out of bed in the morning? Do you know what color Barney is? Can you download songs to an iPod without asking anybody for help? Is your TV bigger than 36 inches? Can you name two Zac Efron movies? Have you made a call using Skype? Have you ever ridden a Segway? Can you name at least two of Dora the Explorer’s sidekicks? Do you think of Black Eyed Peas as something other than food? Do you own a Bluetooth headset?
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