Today's Generation Essay: A Generation Of Today

Generation of Today

What defines you? More than as an individual; but as a generation. Will your generation be the one that is remembered for greatness and prosperity. Or will it simply be another learning experience for future generations- of what mistakes to not make? It almost seems like a rhetorical question, doesn’t it? But for some reason few people take action day in and day out to build a name for themselves and their generation. Many would rather live for their weekend. Treat Monday through Thursday as if it’s less important than your free time. Is it because this generation constantly looks for a break from life, or “the easy way” out? Maybe. But one thing I’ve learned is, as influential as your environment

I believe in every individual's life there is something to build off of. It is their choice to believe in themselves rather than in statistics. To believe in and follow the positives rather than the negatives. Living in today's generation there are so many advantages given that were never available in past generations. Things that we take advantage of, people in the past would have done almost anything to have at their

Thanks to social media today’s generation knows about something the moment it happens. Anywhere from Florida legalizing marijuana to a gorilla getting shot in a zoo. Of course this helps society in many aspects. Such as raising awareness in the community to crime. Or help market or promote someone's business. Or even something simple as trying to help a girl scout sell cookies. No doubt that in today’s generation social media helps in multiple aspects. But again, if we shift our perspective to a different angle it’s not hard to believe that social media is taking a toll on today's society. For starters few people today can forget their phone at home and actually leave it there until they return. Now maybe it’s for safety reasons and to keep in contact with loved ones, sure. But how many can sit in a room full of strangers and keep their phone in their pocket and engage in friendly conversation. How many people can you text and enjoy texting but don't know what to talk about once you see that person face to face? Social media is stripping this generation of their social skills. Majority of present day college students can’t even introduce themselves to or engage with other classmates on the first day of class. Why? Maybe it’s the need to feel constantly connected and up to date with what your friends and family are doing. I’m not sure but one thing I do know is, we’ve got to remember how to socialize