Latitude Margaritaville, a retirement community in South Carolina, is known for hosting exuberant parties filled with live music and abundant alcohol, creating an atmosphere likened to a return to college life for its residents. Residents aged 55 to 75, many of whom have grown up during the rock era and became familiar with birth control and marijuana, are adamant about not settling into a conventional retirement lifestyle.

A Gallup survey highlights that baby boomers are becoming the 'problem generation,' marked by rising rates of alcohol and substance use as well as casual sexual experiences. This demographic has witnessed a notable uptick in sexually transmitted diseases recently, contrasting sharply with their grandchildren, who seem more inclined to screen time and are reportedly drinking less while lacking the same level of enthusiasm as their grandparents.

This phenomenon has resulted in a new generation of sober youngsters tasked with caring for their fun-loving, sometimes reckless grandparents. The shift in behavior between these two age groups creates a fascinating cultural juxtaposition, raising questions about generational roles and responsibilities as well as societal perceptions of aging and enjoyment in later life.