I wonder why people don’t get our generation ?
What they really don’t get is our music style,clothes we wear, and why we’re always on our electronics. We’re very different from other older generations . Some people won’t get our generation. But I’m sure someone in the older generation will. Some people will like our generation better than theirs and some will be disgusted , but I’m pretty happy about my generation and I’m glad we have all the techniques and other things we have.
One reason I think that adult and older people don’t get my generation is that they think we are bad based off what we wear . I really don’t think it matters what we wear . If we wear ripped jeans or crop tops then we’re “bad kids” . I wear both and I’m not a bad kid. At that I try my hardest to get good grades and be the best I can , I try not to get/ have an attitude, and I try to respect adults. But all I can do is be the best me I can be. Clothing style does not define who we are, it’s just what we like to wear,and what’s in style. Now days people wear sweatpants, mini shorts , half shirts , and more. I
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When we think things are funny adults are probably getting mad about our joke or thinking it’s serious. They may be even mad. For example when my little brother cusses sometimes I laugh and make jokes out of it. When I do that my parents often yell at me telling me “it’s not funny.” or “why are you laughing ? I don’t see or hear anything that would make me want to laugh”. Then when I tell them I’m laughing because my little brother cussed they tell me I play to much . They also tell me not to laugh because then he will keep doing it because he knows people think it’s funny. Sometimes my parents do get my sense of humor though. But usually only because they are old jokes that they would know. Sometimes I use jokes my grandma told me to use. I usually don’t get them but I say them anyways so my parents will get it
Since both authors can relate to both age groups, they have written this article to describe the reasons behind Gen Y’s characteristics and allow older generations a chance to understand their younger counterparts. The article is written not towards Gen Y but instead is written for their critics. Since the article allows readers inside the lives of Gen Y members, it is directed at people who do not already understand this generation and all it has to offer to the world. The authors’ knowledge of the criticisms that Gen Y faces allows them to portray their purpose to intended audiences. They do all of this while remaining mindful of older generations that work full time and live busy lives by breaking the article up with headings and subheadings that allow readers to read only sections at a
According to Abby Ellin in her article, “The Beat (Up) Generation” the styles between millennials and baby boomers is substantial and often times, millennial’s are just misinterpreted. Millennial’s have everyone trying to decode them and try to figure out how they work. This has people from the Baby Boomer generation in flux. Ellin validates her claim with strong sources, powerful statistics, and unbiased argument.
It was the first day of school. I was eager to see most of my friends who I went to middle school with. There was one big thing that struck me; I noticed my friends changed. They started dressed differently, acted differently, changed their hair style, and even started wearing makeup. Since the transition fresh out of middle school and into high school, my friends wanted to look older. The biggest factor that bothered me was how they would conform to look like the sophomores, juniors, and seniors. I felt that my good friends wanted to conform and be something they weren’t. In my personal view, Americans in general want to feel mature sophisticated but also want to have fun. Individuality is essential because it allows people to express who they are as an individual. When people express themselves differently and in their own way, they elucidate uniqueness and universal truth. Values in American culture can contradict with family, fashion, and the workplace.
Self-expression is of importance in any child’s life, but self-expression shouldn’t be a detriment. In my opinion, the way this generation dresses now is definitely harming their character and reputation. Many business professionals, professors, and more find this way of dressing offensive. Parents face endless amounts of criticism, and backfire for allowing their child (ren) to step of their home in such a fashion. It’s also harmful to future generations, because they follow in the footsteps of those older than them. Children learn by exa...
For example, each one of us experienced a generation gap with our parents where we were either viewed as delinquent juveniles or a generation heading in the wrong direction. In the 1950s the problem that arose between teens and their parents was the new freedom and growing economy after the war. With this freedom and growth came liberty of thought and more money to spend. It was more common for parents to give their kids money than in the past for food and clothes. A new kind of music was introduced as well and teens were buying and popularizing a genre not listened to or understood by their parents. Rock and Roll was and an ununderstood new wave in American culture and was believed to be poisoning their children and future generation. Just like rock and roll today teens and young adults still have a generation gap it just comes in other forms. Technology is today’s misunderstood rock and roll of the 50s. Technology by many is seen as a form of rebellion and that the generation that has grown up with computers, cellphones, etc. are not adequate for the real world. Because of this rock and roll and technology have a lot in common when it comes to social critique as well as my grandmother and I share this generation gap
Growing up for me some would say it was rather difficult and in some ways I would agree. There have been a lot of rough times that I have been through. This has and will affect my life for the rest of my life. The leading up to adoption, adoption and after adoption are the reasons my life were difficult.
In the article “It’s Not About You” by David Brooks, Brooks takes a different perspective on this current generation. Many of the past generation huff at the thought of the new age group. Brooks has an incredible, somewhat biased opinion relating to the new generation, which is not unusual since he is from the current generation. Brooks discusses and explores the idea that the current generation is expected to grow up, get educated, get married and then have children. Brooks speculates that the new generation will be less family-orientated and maybe more adventurous and more about just living life and getting to experience things. Overall, Brooks wrote something different from most stories regarding generations.
Joseph Epstein’s “The Perpetual Adolescent” argues that the new norm in today’s society is to stay young for as long as possible rather than to continue on to adulthood. In Epstein’s point of view, this goes against human nature. Epstein points out many examples of the perpetual adolescent by explaining how staying young for as long as possible prohibits people from taken life seriously. This leads many people to postpone the important tasks of getting a job and getting married and to settle down in their own home. Epstein mentions that the creations of Rock n Roll, Catcher in the Rye, and even the election of our youngest President JFK has created a movement that has us trying to stay as young as possible for as long as possible. In his essay, Epstein argues that this movement to stay young has lowered society’s expectations and intelligence of the nation. Epstein tries to make the connection between how people dressed when he was young to how people dress in today’s society and how that is the reason for why people of
Since the beginning of time humans have worn clothing that defines their era, race, and personality. From a caveman wearing his favorite mammoth skin to a 1980’s righteous teen wearing her all time favorite bright orange neon retro blazers. Heartbreakingly, at the school of Putnam City North High, fashion has shot down the drain as teens decide to get dress blind folded every morning. As I look around the halls of sweats and dirty over-sized t-shirts, I am bombarded with the embarrassment of having these “fashion senses” be the look of our generation. These undressed, tacky, lazy wear must come to an end before our children look back on the classes of the late 2000’s with expressions of disgust as they wonder what the heck we were thinking.
To begin with, one area of distinction between life as a teenager and as a teen mom is stress. For instance, as a teenager coupled with fitting in and my appearance. I found myself always stressing about what someone else thought. I yearned to be known and liked by everyone and ended up being the notorious one. It was as though everyone in my grade hated me. Walking through the halls at school was like walking on pins and needles. All the girls who wore name brand clothes, shoes and always had a hairdo was liked by the whole school. I unfortunately wasn't into the whole name brand everything trend and it didn't help with my notoriety. My appearance in everyones eyes wasn't up to par. In the same way, as a teen mom I still find myself stressed out about fitting in and my appearance. When i'm around people my age I get a sense that I don't belong. Of course it has a lot to do with the fact that they can live more in the moment with no liabilities; therefore, I have no friend. The fashion trend today is showing lots of skin. As a mother I’m constantly reminded that I have to carry myself as a mature adult. In every aspect especially my appearance which can be very hard. Which puts me back into the category of not being up to par. After all, stressing about fitting in and my appearance played a big role in my life as a teenag...
Clothing styles in the fashion industry have always reflected the attitudes of the time and this was especially the case in the 1960s fashion. This decade experienced a lot of social change and the youth culture dominated throughout the decade. The Baby boomers were now growing up and they demanded their own fashion style. Designers of clothes approached a more daring response to clothing which boasted bright colours and bold designs.
In his May 2013 editorial for Time Magazine, “Millennials: The Me Me Me Generation,” Joel Stein explains his viewpoint on millennials, defined as people born 1980 through 2000. Using an occasionally humorous tone, Stein summarizes the typical bleak view that older people have for the younger generation, before offering what he believes is closer to the truth. In the end, he decides that while millennials are not without their flaws and vices, a lot of the fears that older people are mostly due to the advanced technology that we are now dealing with. By the end of the article, it is my opinion that Stein makes a very fair summarization and is correct in his idea that to write off the entire generation is unfair towards younger people.
The generation that I was born into can sometimes be easily misunderstood by those in earlier generations. The individuals in my generation get thrown many different labels such as those that Rosie Evans (n.d.) listed in her article, “Millennials, Generation Y, the Lost Generation, boomerang kids, the Peter Pan generation…” and more. This can impact us as a whole because some will begin to live by the labels, in some cases that can be negative but in others it may be beneficial. Many people in this generation believe that they can’t reach their full potential due to labels and prejudgment, while there are others believe nothing can hold them back. When we get labeled all together that is also what may drive some to try to stand out from the
Children sometimes feel as if parents are mean and overprotective. Children get mad when their parents do not let them date at a certain age, stay out late, and even wear certain clothes. But parents always have a reason for their actions whether the child may like it or not. An example, one’s parent may have dated at a younger age and ends up pregnant. Parents do not want their children to make the same mistakes as they have done. Another example, everyone wants to wear the latest trending clothes. For women the clothes may be too revealing or makes the child look older than what she is. For men, the clothes may be baggy and not professional. Parents try not to let their children dress a certain way because they care about their children’s appearance. Some parents did not have anyone to tell them how to dress or carry themselves when they were younger. All of this ties in with having
The interests,food, habits,slang, entertainment and also the way of thinking of the younger generation differs from the older generation. These changes are indicative of progress, unfortunately, the older generation find it hard to accept these changes that make the gap wider. They differ in the way of dressing for example, the younger generation wear jeans and stay up to date in their style unlike the older generation. As the older generation has their own style according to their age. So the older generation might find these outfits inappropriate.