"Gen X" is a term commonly used to describe the generation born between the mid-1960s and early 1980s, but there are several other synonyms used to refer to this group. Some refer to them as "Latchkey Generation" due to the rise in single-parent households and increased use of daycare during their childhood. Another term, "MTV Generation," emerged in reference to their coming of age during the heyday of the MTV music video era. Other names include the "Slacker Generation," "Xennial," and "Baby Busters." Regardless of the name used, this generation has played a crucial role in shaping modern society and continues to do so today.