The Millennials

[Walking Boot of Doom 18,170]

Because I've seen similar negative sentiments and assumptions about my generation, the Millennials, posted on here multiple times, I thought I'd provide a bit of research and fact to dispute the claims of weakness placed upon my generation. Many on here have implied that we are some type of lesser generation compared to the older generations, and it really couldn't be farther from the truth. Looking forward to the ensuing discussion.

Article:
http://www.nytimes.com/2014/08/17/fashion/the-millennials-are-generation-nice.html

Research:
http://www.pewsocialtrends.org/2010/02/24/millennials-confident-connected-open-to-change/

[IUsafety 2,775]

I am a millennial and I think that article makes us look like a bunch of pansies. Our greatest aspect is that we are concerned from where our food comes from and how our clothes are made. I am not really concerned with what the other generations thinks though because the generations before them thought they were worthless also. The next generation will never live up to the previous one in the minds of their predecessors.

[Walking Boot of Doom 18,170]

I am a millennial and I think that article makes us look like a bunch of pansies. Our greatest aspect is that we are concerned from where our food comes from and how our clothes are made. I am not really concerned with what the other generations thinks though because the generations before them thought they were worthless also. The next generation will never live up to the previous one in the minds of their predecessors.

If you look at some of the largest issues in America, obesity, heart disease, mental illness, etc., I would argue our generation is more conscience of how we treat our bodies as we've grown up seeing the harmful results of the health choices of our predecessors. Wouldn't describe it as being "pansies".

[johnsoniu 7,056]

As a tail-end baby boomer, I don't view millennials as pansies, nor have an unfavorable opinion of them. Just stay off my lawn.

[Dalton26 17,208]

I think it's got more to do with how you were raised vs when you were born. I've seen guys on here claim to be old-school and there's nothing old school about them and same with the "new-school".

[theriverpilot 6,743]

I'm a Gen X'er.  I thought my world moved fast in my 20s and 30s, but it's nothing compared to what Millennials are experiencing.  And same here, no unfavorable opinion either way.  You have good people and jacktards in every generation.

[lelgar4 223]

Should we really be dividing this community into "old school" vs "new school" right now? Especially considering we have an athlete in serious condition at the moment?

It all sounds like a load of political bull **** to me.

And no, this post isn't just about this thread. And its not directed at anybody specifically. Its been an issue ive noticed for awhile now.

Its ok to disagree with each other, thats a right you're born with in America. Its the beauty of free speach. But don't divide yourselves, that only breaks down the community and builds barriers that conflict with discussion.

[IU Hoosier41 14,491]

Screw that garbage... this very site that you all come to and participate in is brought to you by a proud Millennial!

[Hovadipo 61,540]

They might call me a pansy, but I'll still call them a technologically challenged dinosaur. Millenials...unite!