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Differences in attitudes between generations are interesting to think about, and illustrative of changes to society. Are you suggesting that literally the only

Differences in attitudes between generations are interesting to think about, and illustrative of changes to society. Are you suggesting that literally the only differences between generations are related to maturity? The article didn't seem overly "bothered" by the millennial attitudes it described, rather it was simply noting them and exploring the idea that business practices may need to change to accommodate them. The only one who seems "bothered" is you, so maybe you are feeling grumpy! Hope you feel better soon :)

Practicality 11y ago
Yeah, more coffee helps. :) The differences are 1) maturity and 2) changes to society are generally reflected more in younger people than in older people. My point is that many conflate #1 with #2 and therefore argue that the changes (to both society and the new generation) are bad. But yes, my statement was more taking issue with the general attitude towards millennials appearing just about everywhere. This particular article only touched on it, but I probably responded to the the general sentiment just because I a little grumpy :). The problem I am really having with the concept of generations is we end up judging people based upon their age rather than discerning the separate concepts of individuals + a changing society.
michaelt 11y ago
The problem with discussions of change to society and differences between generations is it's very tempting for people talking about those things to extrapolate anecdotes and first-hand experiences, which measure the journalist more than they measure society. For example, a 25-year-old journalist might think that getting married and having children has risen in popularity compared to 7 years ago. Is it a sign people are recovering confidence after the 2008 economic downturn? Maybe - but it might just mean all his/her friends from school are getting married and having kids, and more people do that at age 25 than at age 18. Maybe society hasn't changed at all :)

Practicality 11y ago

Yeah, more coffee helps. :) The differences are 1) maturity and 2) changes to society are generally reflected more in younger people than in older people. My point is that many conflate #1 with #2 and therefore argue that the changes (to both society and the new generation) are bad. But yes, my statement was more taking issue with the general attitude towards millennials appearing just about everywhere. This particular article only touched on it, but I probably responded to the the general sentiment just because I a little grumpy :). The problem I am really having with the concept of generations is we end up judging people based upon their age rather than discerning the separate concepts of individuals + a changing society.

michaelt 11y ago

The problem with discussions of change to society and differences between generations is it's very tempting for people talking about those things to extrapolate anecdotes and first-hand experiences, which measure the journalist more than they measure society. For example, a 25-year-old journalist might think that getting married and having children has risen in popularity compared to 7 years ago. Is it a sign people are recovering confidence after the 2008 economic downturn? Maybe - but it might just mean all his/her friends from school are getting married and having kids, and more people do that at age 25 than at age 18. Maybe society hasn't changed at all :)