Young adults do not know how to stand up for their own opinion; additionally, they tend to go with what everyone says and thinks is right. According to Mali this generation has become “ the most aggressively inarticulate generation to come along.” (30) Inarticulate simply means unable to express oneself. Young adults are afraid to express their beliefs and opinions to the world; this generation has lost the ability to speak with credence and their strong beliefs. Since we are unable to speak with confidence, Mali challenges the young adults of today to stand up and “To speak with conviction.” (34) The lack of self confidence is noticeable in the speaking of the young adults of today. From personal experience, I have lost confidence in what I say in the classroom. I think that my answer may be wrong, so I tend to hold back on what I say. Many think that they will appear “uncool” if they speak with certainty. What they do not realize is that speaking with certainty gains you the respect you deserve for your
Young adults do not know how to stand up for their own opinion; additionally, they tend to go with what everyone says and thinks is right. According to Mali this generation has become “ the most aggressively inarticulate generation to come along.” (30) Inarticulate simply means unable to express oneself. Young adults are afraid to express their beliefs and opinions to the world; this generation has lost the ability to speak with credence and their strong beliefs. Since we are unable to speak with confidence, Mali challenges the young adults of today to stand up and “To speak with conviction.” (34) The lack of self confidence is noticeable in the speaking of the young adults of today. From personal experience, I have lost confidence in what I say in the classroom. I think that my answer may be wrong, so I tend to hold back on what I say. Many think that they will appear “uncool” if they speak with certainty. What they do not realize is that speaking with certainty gains you the respect you deserve for your