So, why is the millennial generation the most talked about? Research proves this is the generation that is coming of age. This group of people is the most scrutinize, because they are looking for jobs, becoming adults, and trying to find their way in the world. Millennials are a very big national conversation between college students and news reporters, mainly older generation. Most are only focused on the negative stereotypes while millennials are arguing the positive aspects they contain.
Because of the major differences between generations, like work ethics. Generation X, a group of people born between 1960-1980, consider them to very lazy and unmotivated induvial. According to LiveScience website “Millennials have been characterized in …show more content…
They have been nicknamed the “Texting Generation”. “And within the Millennial generation, there are a notable number of power-texters," with 25 percent saying they sent more than 50 messages in the previous 24-hour period, the Pew report said” (Choney). Older generation grew up with land lines not having access to new technology in their hand. They see this as an issue within the millennials taking away their joy of life. Making them not able to have lasting relationships with other because of such media site like Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. Also, proving that they live their lives out through fantasy, thinking they have friends, when in reality they don’t. To prove that they have a perfect life by posting picture to compensate for the loneliness they feel. Generation X, believes that this is hurting millennials emotional well-being by trying to keep up with the …show more content…
Most millennials are raised with parents who encouraged them to go after their goals. They are grateful for the support that their parents have invested in them. That support has help millennials show respect for authority and older generation. Millennials believe that sign of respect shows maturity in them. They are looking to get married and raise a family, putting their own needs to the side. They also find ways to give back to their communities. “In 2011, 75% of young people aged 20-35 donated monetarily, 63% donated their time and 70% raised money for nonprofit organizations. In 2012, this increased to 83% that donated financially to an organization while 52% were interested in monthly donating” (Tierney). Millennials are motivated, because they feel that their contribution will actually make a difference. Being unselfish allows them to find an issue or cause they are passionate
Because of the major differences between generations, like work ethics. Generation X, a group of people born between 1960-1980, consider them to very lazy and unmotivated induvial. According to LiveScience website “Millennials have been characterized in …show more content…
They have been nicknamed the “Texting Generation”. “And within the Millennial generation, there are a notable number of power-texters," with 25 percent saying they sent more than 50 messages in the previous 24-hour period, the Pew report said” (Choney). Older generation grew up with land lines not having access to new technology in their hand. They see this as an issue within the millennials taking away their joy of life. Making them not able to have lasting relationships with other because of such media site like Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. Also, proving that they live their lives out through fantasy, thinking they have friends, when in reality they don’t. To prove that they have a perfect life by posting picture to compensate for the loneliness they feel. Generation X, believes that this is hurting millennials emotional well-being by trying to keep up with the …show more content…
Most millennials are raised with parents who encouraged them to go after their goals. They are grateful for the support that their parents have invested in them. That support has help millennials show respect for authority and older generation. Millennials believe that sign of respect shows maturity in them. They are looking to get married and raise a family, putting their own needs to the side. They also find ways to give back to their communities. “In 2011, 75% of young people aged 20-35 donated monetarily, 63% donated their time and 70% raised money for nonprofit organizations. In 2012, this increased to 83% that donated financially to an organization while 52% were interested in monthly donating” (Tierney). Millennials are motivated, because they feel that their contribution will actually make a difference. Being unselfish allows them to find an issue or cause they are passionate