We have come a LOONNGG way from the “baby boomer” generation (the generation of my older siblings) who suffered through civil rights, Watergate, and the Vietnam war to the current generation whose main dilemmas seem to be “Which cell phone do I buy or do I just get an iPad instead?” Don’t get me wrong, the current generation (those born between 1982 and 2002) may very well be saddled with an enormous economic debt (trillions of dollars potentially) and a defuncted social security system. Not to mention a severe lack of funds and help for college. But, it appears most teens aren’t too concerned with these potential disasters. I, for one, do not see many teens out rallying and protesting against these ills. Instead, they seem very preoccupied with material things, celebrity obsessions, and seeing themselves on YouTube.

To me, self-entitlement is on the rise and public service is taking a nose dive, in general, with the current generation. I guess the real questions to ask are: Is this generation, focused on “me, myself, and I”, the product of the too much parental spoiling? Or are they correct in taking a more “positve attitude” approach to things and not worrying about the challenges that lay ahead for them? Could generation “Me” simply be displaying more self-assurance than previous generations who were quicker to take more drastic measures ( i.e. protests, riots, sit-ins)?

Hmmm…what do you think? Please do provide comments on this post…can’t wait to hear from you all!

Blessings…

Traci

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