The Stuff of Memories: A Legacy of Disregard As people accumulate possessions over a lifetime, it's easy to forget that our treasures are not necessarily valuable to others.
A recent report on intergenerational inheritances reveals a disturbing trend: younger people have little interest in the accumulated belongings of their parents' generation.
This phenomenon is not unique to the UK, where the report was conducted. In many countries, there's a growing disconnect between generations when it comes to material possessions.