I wanted to research a little about the "Millennial" generation. Considering that I am a member of this generation I was truly angered by the article I read titled "The "Millennials" Are Coming," by Morley Safer. Safer discusses the Millennial generation and what she believes are the characteristics and work habits of my generation.
She emphasizes the idea that people in the Millennial generation need to be nurtured and refuse to accept anything other than "yes." Her statements about this generation are extremely condescending, especially her reference to us as "epidemic." I completely disagree with her argument as well as her faulty generalizations. While some members of the generation would most definitely fall into this category it is entirely incorrect to make such a broad statement. Not to mention the fact that I believe the "Millennial" generation is extremely conscious and caring about other people, and she constantly implies that they are self centered.
I may personally be biased considering that I am a member of this generation, but it seems as though Safer is angry and concerned about her place in the workforce. Maybe she feels as though the way she was raised was better than the way parents raise their children these days. Whatever her problem is I find no correlation between her statements about the Millennial generation and the members of this generation that I see on a daily basis.
No comments:
Post a Comment