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RE: Why Millennials
Of course, no one is raised the same way. But with the difference in child rearing around the world, why is the quote relevant everywhere? Environment and technology (Our generation, the internet) definitely also impacts development. My question can be analysed in the broad sense but is still relevant to each individual. If a parent or adult group does not like how a child turned out, question not only why the child is as it is but also the environment and people that raised it.
The most destructive thing for a child, for example, is growing up in a broken home without role-models. Should we not rather ask, 'why is the previous generation so eager to abandon their children?'.
'why is the previous generation so eager to abandon their children?'
is that true?
Or did you hear about it on CNN?
I do not believe that is true universally, no, and CNN is the last source I would trust. The fact is though, every culture and society around the world is affected by role-models. The most prominent and ideally present of which should be the parents. In the absence of parents, at least some positive role-model. Society these days seem to revolve around the individual instead of society or community, so naturally the next generation will be affected. But where are the role-models? Parents?
The internet has become the role-model of Millenials and who can blame them for searching for a role-model? Unfortunately, as we know the internet is toxic. Where are the parents, guardians or role-models that want the perfect next-generation?
I believe I was fortunate and raised well. But there are many who are not and as we know from Feminism, a small group can make a large group look foolish.
as we know the internet is toxic.
Check your assumptions.
Is TV toxic? Are movies? Are books?
Well yes actually. Once again, I am not generalising, but is '50 shades of gray' not toxic? Is some of the BS media spreads not toxic? The difference is that books and TV as a platform is targeted at specific groups. That is why age restrictions exist.
The internet is still a very new medium that is unfiltered and available to everyone. A 5 year old has no filter online. Please do not misunderstand. The internet as a medium is amazing and should be free and unfiltered.. To ADULTS.