#entitlement generation

[serenitysally]

We Must NEVER Give Our Children Everything That They Want...

We Must NEVER Give Our Children Everything That They Want…

We must NEVER give our children everything that they want….because if we do then they do not learn that life is NOT fair…and we cannot always get our way…or what we want. Then they may think that if they want something, all they have to do is whine and pitch a fit and they will get whatever they want. That is how we ended up with a “Entitlement Generation”.  Reality is…bad things happen to good…

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[dereknochefranca]

I hate

The amount of Avengers and Cap 3 spoilers are out there at the moment. Not only that, but an over saturation of Age of Ultron snippets, scenes, trailers, and spoilers. It's not even April and I have to deal with keep my head down till May. I'm upset at Marvel for marketing this film up the ass when there is no need for a BILLION dollar franchise on the first film. Sequels sell better. Nobody forgot about you Marvel. I also have to deal with every smartass who can read a Buzzfeed headline on Facebook that suddenly makes them a professional on what exactly will happen in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. It sucks knowing too much about a film because there's no surprises. It sucks trying to avoid spoilers when everyone and there mother can't seem to control themselves and watch there mouth around others, but instead blabber on about a Perez Hilton TMZ article they read that only generated that spoiler for the sake of internet traffic and website hits. Why does everyone have to ruin everything and why do we have to know everything? It's and art form that should be an experience. I pray that Star Wars keeps up their mum streak and reveals NOTHING. This entitlement generation deserves nothing. Hold onto your art. Don't please the needy fans. You already did that by making the film.

[astair-e]

Are you from the entitlement generation? I am.

Are you from the entitlement generation? I am.

Entitlement generation: By definition, the group born between 1979 and 1994 who believe they are owed certain rights and benefits without further justification.

My date of birth: Aug. 13, 1991.

Fact: “It is suggested that Generation Y is reluctant to recognize authority, and unable to take criticism.” (source)

Fact: Millennials tend to be attention-seeking and arrogant, expecting constant praise…

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[imnews]

Teen Sues Parents for High School, College Tuition Entitlement Generation… Not So Fast

Teen Sues Parents for High School, College Tuition Entitlement Generation… Not So Fast

Ah yes that has been the refrain in recent years from anyone over 30 speaking about anyone under 30 every time  a teen, young adult does something “outlandish,” creates a buzz worthy headline especially those involving a new, they see it as an abusive, use of the legal system. While we are no stranger to young persons finding new ways to shock us, inherently exhibiting more hubris, pushing…

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[jchelseawilliford]

The 'Entitlement Generation' Myth.

I've got to get it off my chest that I HATE the term 'Entitlement Generation' used for Millennials. I understand where the people who claim this are coming from in a sense, but the breakdown of 'your generation is full of people who expect to be entitled to things and want things to be given to you without working for it' is NOT how it actually rolls. You want to know WHY we feel 'entitled'? We early and middle Millennials (Millennial Generation is defined as like born between 1982 and 2001 I think? Idr) who grew up in the nineties grew up being told ALL THE TIME that 'if you work hard, you can be or do whatever you want. You can be ANYTHING as long as you work hard." However, we've got to adulthood and it's just not TRUE. We've entered adulthood in one of the weakest points of the US's economic history since the Great Depression, whereas in the 80s and 90s when our parents were in their 20s, the US was at a high point in the world. We were at a surplus economically and we were riding the technology train into expanded business markets and new types of jobs being invented all the time, and the cost of living and the cost of education was much lower compared to incomes and opportunities. Today, you can work hard all you want, but if you don't either have money before you even start out, and unless you get lucky, you're NOT going to achieve 'whatever you want to be' just by working hard and trying to earn it. There is no 'hard work pays off'. There is "Hard work keeps your head above water. If you're lucky."  We're not 'entitled'. We're being promised a life boat, and then being dropped into turbulent waters without any swimming lessons.

[heartsdesire456]

The 'Entitlement Generation' Myth

I've got to get it off my chest that I HATE the term 'Entitlement Generation' used for Millennials. I understand where the people who claim this are coming from in a sense, but the breakdown of 'your generation is full of people who expect to be entitled to things and want things to be given to you without working for it' is NOT how it actually rolls. You want to know WHY we feel 'entitled'? We early and middle Millennials (Millennial Generation is defined as like born between 1982 and 2001 I think? Idr) who grew up in the nineties grew up being told ALL THE TIME that 'if you work hard, you can be or do whatever you want. You can be ANYTHING as long as you work hard." However, we've got to adulthood and it's just not TRUE. We've entered adulthood in one of the weakest points of the US's economic history since the Great Depression, whereas in the 80s and 90s when our parents were in their 20s, the US was at a high point in the world. We were at a surplus economically and we were riding the technology train into expanded business markets and new types of jobs being invented all the time, and the cost of living and the cost of education was much lower compared to incomes and opportunities. Today, you can work hard all you want, but if you don't either have money before you even start out, and unless you get lucky, you're NOT going to achieve 'whatever you want to be' just by working hard and trying to earn it. There is no 'hard work pays off'. There is "Hard work keeps your head above water. If you're lucky."  We're not 'entitled'. We're being promised a life boat, and then being dropped into turbulent waters without any swimming lessons.

[sit-beside-me]

A Not-so-short Christmas Rant

So, for Christmas, I got some money from my parents to help me pay my rent/bills. I got The Avengers and Captain America (Though Iron Man is my favourite Avenger :P.) on DVD. I got an iPod/iPhone clock alarm docky thing. I got a two ornaments. I got a heating pad. I also got a sonicare toothbrush. My little sisters also got me things. I got a book, some lights on a string, and a t-shirt from my sister. I got some coffee cups and a drawing from my youngest sister.  And honestly, this was a great Christmas.  I live in Florida. My family lives in St. Louis. I worked two jobs Christmas day. In between both my jobs, I skyped with my family for an hour so I could open presents with them, including my grandmother. My sisters even held the iPad in their hands, so I could be in the picture my grandmother took.  My dad listened to me when I said I thought I'd need some help paying bills for Christmas, because I was going to have less shifts, what with people being gone from our district for the holidays.

My parents listened to me squeal about finally seeing Avengers and how much I loved it and Joss Whedon. I told my mom and dad one time that I wanted to have the entire Avengers collection - and they started it off for me.

My parents know I needed a better way to wake up in the morning, so I got the dock so I place my phone further away, and be sure I'll hear it, and actually get out of bed to wake up. 

It's a family tradition for us to get an ornament or two (sometimes three if the parents couldn't just pick one), so when we officially have our own place, we will have our own ornaments and memories, and can create our own as an adult. I got a Jack Skellington and a Doctor Who one. My parents know that I have old loves (Nightmare Before Christmas) and newer loves (well, okay, they were loves from about the same time, but still) Doctor Who. I am so grateful that I got two. Last year, I got a Teacher Barbie ornament, because I'm working on being a teacher, and I volunteered at the high school in all of my free time. I work at Starbucks, my feet hurt a lot when I get off work, same with my work. My dad got me the heating pad because it helps him with his sore back and such, and hoped it would help me, too.  We all needed new toothbrushes. Our parents got us "grown up" tooth brushes. It's nice to not have to pay for something so fancy as a poor college grad student.  My middle sister got me the book I was waiting for, and the t-shirt was with a grammar police man, which is perfect, because I can be such a grammar nazi. :P The string of lights are all TARDISes. Such perfect, thought out gifts! My youngest sister got me a set of espresso mugs with little saucers, and a metal thing to hang them on. I love it, and it's perfect, what with my love for coffee. So fancy and posh. She also drew me a picture of Sherlock and John under the mistletoe. I LOVE it.  My grandmother gave me $50! She's also been sending me, since October, a check for $100 once a month to help me with my loans. I'm SO lucky to have her help, and I am so grateful for it, because I was able to make my loan payment this month with ease.  Why am I sharing all of this? Because I wanted to share that I didn't get an iphone, or an ipad, or a CAR. But SO WHAT?! I got some of the most thoughtful and helpful presents. I needed them, and LOVE them. I don't understand why I see these kids ranting about things as STUPID as them having not gotten an iPHONE. Entitlement generation, for sure. I don't understand why you are being such JERKS! Yes, I'm not that person who's like, "Let's put the Christ back in Christmas," because I'm an atheist, but the sentiment.... This isn't a, "I've gotta have the best stuff!" kinda day. No. It's the time to be thankful for your family, and to show each other LOVE. I mean, we should show it year-round, but if you don't, this is the season to do it. 

I don't understand why, when I was at Starbucks working yesterday, people were so AWFUL to me!

"What?! You're only open until THREE!?"

Heaven FORBID that Starbucks lets their employees go home to have Christmas dinner. Or open a bit later so we can have a small sleep in for Christmas. I just have never understood why so many people are even crankier on the days of the year where you should extend a small hand of niceness. I love my job, honest, and I love it so much that usually, customers don't even upset me that much. Yesterday.... The customers made me lose my appetite. They made me physically ill.  So please. Think about these things. If you're one of those kids saying, "Fuck you mom, you didn't get me the colour ipad I wanted" on your twitter, maybe you need to rethink your life. That you have placed such a value on material items to the point that the colour upsets you.... you have failed to realise the value that your mother has placed on your life. Your parents got you those gifts because it's what they could afford, or what they thought you'd like, and usually, both. Don't even think that they bought it for you out of obligation, or they would have just given you money, if that. There was actual thought that goes into a lot of these gifts, and you should be THANKFUL.  It hurts my heart to see what this generation of people are turning into.

[strawberrysaturn]

Everybody talks about the entitlement generation. There is no time I’d rather live in than now, and there is no generation I would more entrust the future of this country to than this one. There is a tendency to live in a nostalgic state in this country, and to think that other generations possessed an integrity and a tenacity greater than the generation that is now. I wholeheartedly disagree with that. I believe that this is a group that will rise up to any challenge that comes before them as well as any other generation in America would have done.

Jon Stewart