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Yes, there is a clear generational divide when it comes to attitudes towards pet bereavement. Baby boomers often do not see pets in the same way as younger generations, who consider their pets to be part of their family. This difference in perspective can be attributed to shifts in societal attitudes and cultural norms over time. As a result, there are varying opinions on whether paid pet bereavement should be a thing.

NewsNation Now Panel - Should "Disruptive" Passengers Be Banned?

So , let's move on to more with our furry friends . Pets should paid pet bereavement be a thing . Nearly half of Americans think it should be .

NewsNation Now Panel - Should "Disruptive" Passengers Be Banned?

Unsurprisingly there is a generational divide here . Most baby boomers say no way while younger generations say their pets are their family . So , so does that surprise you and what happened between generations to make us think so differently about this ?

NewsNation Now Panel - Should "Disruptive" Passengers Be Banned?

Perhaps . Unsurprisingly there is a generational divide here . Most baby boomers say no way while younger generations say their pets are their family .

NewsNation Now Panel - Should "Disruptive" Passengers Be Banned?

There is a , there is a , a world where people were , grew , you know , grew up in a society where we were kind of taught to suppress it and suppress emotions . But I , I also wanna ask that if , if , if we get time off for pet bereavement , can we also get time off for a breakup or for a divorce ? You know , these are all things that or maybe we get the time off and maybe it's unpaid , but we're not gonna get penalized by it .

NewsNation Now Panel - Should "Disruptive" Passengers Be Banned?

Most baby boomers say no way while younger generations say their pets are their family . So , so does that surprise you and what happened between generations to make us think so differently about this ? Yeah , I , I don't , it doesn't surprise me at all .