There's been a lot written lately about "the millenials," the generation of kids born from 1977 to 1995. They are alleged to be narcissitic, irresponsible, and unprepared for failure. As if baby boomers were uniformly thoughtful, respectful and responsible in our early 20's. Check out these links to hear what's being said about the younger generation.
I know students who bristle at any suggestion that they are not perfect. They believe they should receive an "A" in a course for just breathing. But such attitudes are not limited to the young; occasionally students in their forties expect top grades for little work. Most students in the College of Education work hard, welcome high standards, and want to make the world a better place.
I won't tell you what I was like at their age. And I doubt that those who criticize the millenials rem
ember what they were like in their youth.
ember what they were like in their youth. 
3 comments:
times, they are a changing... or are they???
Be honest, John
As a "gen-Xer" and a high school teacher of these folks we talk about "boomer fatigue" The world looks different depending on the vantage point.
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