We are the Millennials
Studies classify our up-and-coming generation
Sarah Ewing- Freshman, Marketing
Issue date: 3/8/10 Section: Two Cents
Move over Baby Boomers! A new generation is taking over and nothing is about to stand in their way. The Millennials, as they are being called, are all 18 to 29-year-olds who have come into adulthood in the new millennium (in other words they are the children of the digital age).
According to the Chicago Tribune, Millennials are "more confident, liberal, upbeat and open-minded" then any other generation. Studies conducted at the Pew Research Center even say that the Millennials have potential to be the most intelligent generation yet.
Although the Millennials are currently being praised, some may conclude that it is more a fascination with their unique name rather then the generation itself. Until now the "digital age group" (aka Millennials) have been classified as the dumbest generation yet. In fact, our generation is also the most criticized; "text" lingo is one of the most controversial topics that has been accused of aiding the so called "downward spiral" of our intelligence.
Recently the Los Angeles Times came out with an article bashing our generation, wondering how this generation will ever find jobs. However, according to the Chicago Tribune, most Millennials are not even concerned about finding a job; they are more concerned about marriage and raising a family.
I am one of the so called Millennials, and as a 19-year-old freshman the No. 1 thing I am concerned about is finding a job once I graduate, especially in recent economic times. It seems shocking that so many Millennials are not more concerned about finding a job. The statement made by the Chicago Tribune makes Millennials sound as if they should be living in the 1950s. Currently, only one out of five Millennials is married (odd considering that's "our" No. 1 priority) and are holding a stable job.
It seems that analysts cannot make up their mind; we are either the most intelligent or the dumbest generation. Millennials are either tech-savvy or lowering their IQ. It's even hard to imagine how Millennials could be considered the most intelligent generation when more than 70 percent of Millennials say their No. 1 priority is marriage/family.
Don't Millennials understand you need to have money before you raise a family? Analysts are obviously as confused about this generation as anyone else. Perhaps, it's best to stop labeling us and just let the Millennials be. Besides either being the dumbest or most intelligent generation, the Millennials are considerably the most optimistic and upbeat generation, so at least we have that aspect going for us.
According to the Chicago Tribune, Millennials are "more confident, liberal, upbeat and open-minded" then any other generation. Studies conducted at the Pew Research Center even say that the Millennials have potential to be the most intelligent generation yet.
Although the Millennials are currently being praised, some may conclude that it is more a fascination with their unique name rather then the generation itself. Until now the "digital age group" (aka Millennials) have been classified as the dumbest generation yet. In fact, our generation is also the most criticized; "text" lingo is one of the most controversial topics that has been accused of aiding the so called "downward spiral" of our intelligence.
Recently the Los Angeles Times came out with an article bashing our generation, wondering how this generation will ever find jobs. However, according to the Chicago Tribune, most Millennials are not even concerned about finding a job; they are more concerned about marriage and raising a family.
I am one of the so called Millennials, and as a 19-year-old freshman the No. 1 thing I am concerned about is finding a job once I graduate, especially in recent economic times. It seems shocking that so many Millennials are not more concerned about finding a job. The statement made by the Chicago Tribune makes Millennials sound as if they should be living in the 1950s. Currently, only one out of five Millennials is married (odd considering that's "our" No. 1 priority) and are holding a stable job.
It seems that analysts cannot make up their mind; we are either the most intelligent or the dumbest generation. Millennials are either tech-savvy or lowering their IQ. It's even hard to imagine how Millennials could be considered the most intelligent generation when more than 70 percent of Millennials say their No. 1 priority is marriage/family.
Don't Millennials understand you need to have money before you raise a family? Analysts are obviously as confused about this generation as anyone else. Perhaps, it's best to stop labeling us and just let the Millennials be. Besides either being the dumbest or most intelligent generation, the Millennials are considerably the most optimistic and upbeat generation, so at least we have that aspect going for us.
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ChrissieM
posted 3/08/10 @ 7:10 PM CST
Great article! Every generaton is scrutinized. This generation has great tools and has lived through a tough recession. They will probably be practical, pragmatic and strong in all that they do! I look forward to what they will bring to this world. (Continued…)
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