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The sense of selfish entitlement shown by these people is simply staggering.

• at-fates-hands 10y ago
  I have relegated myself to thinking this is another generational shift. I see it across the board with my nephew, his friends and the young people I talk to everyday. At first I really felt like I was just being the "old guy" and thought my parents probably said the same thing about me. Now, I just accept this as the new normal for this generation. To me, it's sad when you see kids with no sense of responsibility and have no drive to earn anything in their life. EDIT: Yes, I know most generations usually give off an air of irresponsibility (baby boomers, hippies, Gen X, Gen Y) but this generation is so inwardly focused and lacks any kind of responsibility, it's borderline alarming.
  • jboles 10y ago
    I suspect it is also a cultural (American) thing. I'm 31 and these people are an embarrassment to my generation.
  • HelloMcFly 10y ago
    The only difference between this generation and the last is that there is more visibility into creative opportunities you can make to benefit yourself, and a louder platform to stand on once you've made those decisions. Thinking that this is the generation that truly - for real this time - is just so much more flighty and irresponsible than the others is simply narrative fallacy. And in response to your other reply noting this is a "cultural (American)" thing: well yes, because American student debt is not common in other countries. I'd argue it's likely more national than cultural, as it's driven by external context. That's my two-cents, and they come from someone who naysays most of the non-evidenced-based comments spouted about Millenials.