Generation Y wont you leave us alone
Generation Y Won’t You Leave Us Alone!?
“Young people don't always do what they're told, but if they can pull it off and do something wonderful, sometimes they escape punishment,” is a quote by author Rick Riordan born in 1964. With this quote, Riordan is saying many things, one of which is the fact that Millennials, people born between 1980 and 2000, are hardheaded. Riordan subliminally says that Millenials are rebellious with a cause, and when good things come from it, it is acceptable. Seeing that Riordan is of the Baby Boomer Generation, which consists of those born 1946-1964, it is utterly surprising for him to make a comment of this nature. Millennials are considered to be an all bad generation by every other generation besides ourselves. Unfortunately, we are thought of worse and worse as the generations go further back; with Gen X thinking of us the best but still seen as bad, then Baby Boomers, and finally seen the absolute worst by the Silent generation. We’ve been defined as lazy, narcissistic, freeloaders, ignorant to struggle, irresponsible, cheaply entertained, threats to the economy, threats to the future of the country, and believe me, the list can go on forever. However, contrary to the most popular belief, Millenials are in fact defined by their strength, empowerment, and respect. This generation is certainly one that will be able to take this country by storm and push it into a strong and healthy state financially, socially, and emotionally. Key traits that will make even the Silent Generation, those born 1925-1945, agree that Millennials have nothing but great characteristics are, their respect level, future goals, and finally their overall mindset. People easily look at the Millennials and assume that they have no morals because of the way they present themselves and the things that they are into. According to research done by the Pew Research Center according to the article “Millennials: A Portrait on Generation Next,”
“Young people don't always do what they're told, but if they can pull it off and do something wonderful, sometimes they escape punishment,” is a quote by author Rick Riordan born in 1964. With this quote, Riordan is saying many things, one of which is the fact that Millennials, people born between 1980 and 2000, are hardheaded. Riordan subliminally says that Millenials are rebellious with a cause, and when good things come from it, it is acceptable. Seeing that Riordan is of the Baby Boomer Generation, which consists of those born 1946-1964, it is utterly surprising for him to make a comment of this nature. Millennials are considered to be an all bad generation by every other generation besides ourselves. Unfortunately, we are thought of worse and worse as the generations go further back; with Gen X thinking of us the best but still seen as bad, then Baby Boomers, and finally seen the absolute worst by the Silent generation. We’ve been defined as lazy, narcissistic, freeloaders, ignorant to struggle, irresponsible, cheaply entertained, threats to the economy, threats to the future of the country, and believe me, the list can go on forever. However, contrary to the most popular belief, Millenials are in fact defined by their strength, empowerment, and respect. This generation is certainly one that will be able to take this country by storm and push it into a strong and healthy state financially, socially, and emotionally. Key traits that will make even the Silent Generation, those born 1925-1945, agree that Millennials have nothing but great characteristics are, their respect level, future goals, and finally their overall mindset. People easily look at the Millennials and assume that they have no morals because of the way they present themselves and the things that they are into. According to research done by the Pew Research Center according to the article “Millennials: A Portrait on Generation Next,”