Friday, March 30, 2012

Generation Y - some thoughts

Hello!  A friend sent this to me after hearing about our class and discussions, etc..
In terms of grades and motivation - we are and we will be teaching Generation Y for the coming years and this is sadly one perspective about our current/future students.  So the challenge will be how do we motivate this Generation Y??  Are the parents the first stop of culpability?  The parents are from Generation X what is often referred to as the "Me" Generation.  I know that there are lots of generalizations here but something to ponder.  Thanks! 
P.S. a problem with spelling "why" :-)
 
- People born before 1946 were called The Silent generation.. 

- People born between 1946 and 1964 are called The Baby Boomers.

- People born between 1965 and 1979 are called Generation X, . 

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 And people born between 1980 and 2010 are called Generation Y , 

Why do we call the last group Generation Y?
 

Y should I get a job? 

Y should I leave home and find my own place? 

Y should I get a car when I can borrow yours? 

Y should I clean my room? 

Y should I wash and iron my own clothes? 

Y should I buy any food?

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