Speaking the Language of the Next Generation

Rainie, L. (2012, February 18). Speaking the language of the next generation. Pew Research Centers Internet American Life Project RSS. Retrieved July 20, 2014, from http://www.pewinternet.org/2012/02/18/speaking-the-language-of-the-next-generation/

Speaking the language of the next generation from Pew Research Center's Internet & American Life Project

As a 31 year old, I have honestly no idea if I'm generation X or Y, and quite frankly, I don't care. Oh No! Going though this presentation, I am sad to say, that I am most definitely lumped in with the Millennials. Ugh! 

This was an interesting little read. The 18-34 (Millennials) crowd is way more active in quite possibly every social, political, and cultural endeavor you could imagine. They are cocky and consider themselves the experts on all things tech. 

On slide 31, I was most taken aback by the lists of qualities each generation felt made them most unique. The Silent, Boomer, and Gen X groups all listed 'work ethic', but not the Millennials. Interesting huh? The Millennials also listed technology, music/pop culture, liberal/tolerant, smarter, and clothes. It seems like a super vain generation. Yes they have some great technology skills, and they have a loud voice that demands to be heard. This is most definitely a challenging generation to lead and guide and educate. 

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