What Are Kids Today?

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The discussion of kids today are highlighted by the lack of communication, professionalism and the need of self worth sought through social media. Nevertheless, I found it difficult to find a particular article that highlighted the many attributes that the kids of today offer society, both political and professional. Ordinarily, one may feel as though their generation may have contributed more to society and the generation after them may lack in some areas, nonetheless, one cannot simply deny the contributions of the kids of today.

As discussed by Hart-Well Walker (2016) the children who came of age in the 60’s and 70’s were also recipients of disdain, were also often looked at has degenerates for the lack of manors, use of drugs and the unwillingness to follow in their parents footstep. Nonetheless, this particular group also contributed to civil rights, the protest against war and the current use of technology. One, can argue that the kids of today are paving their own way through society as the previous generations before.
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As discussed by Italie (2016) what would have been seen as rude and disrespectful is now consequently seen as normal behavior. The children are now seen as speaking vulgar when having a conversation with their parents.
I have found it difficult in finding an article that highlighted the contributions of the kids of today. The articles moreover, framed the negative notions and attitudes that kids may share without highlighting the connection the parents may have when contributing to these negatives

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