The conversation between Howe and
Bauerline in this video was comical at times. I really disliked Howe in the beginning, but was able to see
his point at other times. I do not
agree with his belief that the Millenials are dumber, but I do agree that they
do not have the basic knowledge of history and other areas that past
generations have.
Howe
mentioned that to today’s youth “contact is an overwhelming presence to
them.” I completely agree with
this! This generation of kids highly relies on the constant connection to their
peers and to social media sites. I
am not a ‘millenial’ and I have the same addiction to them, unfortunately, at
times. I loved the question and
answer section at the end. When
Bauerline was discussing how the youth wouldn’t debate one another and that the
Boomers loved to argue and debate, I had to smile. It is so
true! This generation discusses
things more; they are afraid to say something wrong and look embarrassed. They are constantly looking to each
other to help them with decisions.
Bauerline said that the Millenials have an important role to do. He was
right. He said unlike the Boomer’s
and X’s who were not good at building communities, the millenials are good at
it. I completely agree, and I am
counting on them doing just that in their generation.
Crystal, I am glad you brought up that point of debating! It's true! This generation is more about being together and building community than debating for the sake of an 'argument'. They do speak their mind, however, and are not afraid to be their own person. I think that is a critical social improvement than before, when everyone tried to "fit in". This generation is more accepting of each other and diversity. :)
ReplyDeleteI agree that kids today create and build more of a community than the generation before them. When I was listening to the argument about these kids being dumb, I was frustrated too, but I was also intrigued by the statistics he provided. It makes you think!
ReplyDeleteI too think that kids today are creating and building more of a community than my generation. On-line communicating is not the same as face-to-face interactions, something that is needed in the workforce continually.
ReplyDeleteI also thought it was interesting when Howe discussed how this generation doesn't want to debate, they just want the answers. I know my kids like to debate with their parents and think everything is a negotiation, whereas when I was a kid there was no such thing as negotiation!:-) Kids don't like to debate with peers however.
I agree with you about discussing instead of debating an issue because I do believe it's true that they look to others when problems arise. Or they do not have the knowledge to debate a certain issue like past generations might. I, myself, am not fond of debating an issue but I have stepped out of the box more as I have furthered my education on issues I am passionate about. I also agree basic knowledge of history is lacking because I am not good with history, not saying I did not have good history teachers, I think the focus was elsewhere. Hopefully this generation will be a sense of community yet I hope technology does not completely take away social interactions that we need most in the workplace. I fell like youth do not know how to interact with there peers today unless it is online. And I agree I am a bit addicted to social networking myself, I think we all are because of the digital age that surrounds us, it's what is acceptable in our culture.
ReplyDeleteI agree. I think that the Millennials are more interconnected and, therefore, have developed a stronger sense of community. I remember when social networking, like Myspace, first started becoming popular and people used it as an extension of their current interactions. You even ranked your friends! But nowadays social networking extends beyond just your inner network and it allows us to make connections with people who we might not see on a regular basis and even people all around the world.
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