More on Millennials

I had been trying to come up with a “Remember” for several days now, but had drawn a blank. Then I remembered reading Parker’s article, "Grumbling About Millennials." I would like all of the millennials out there, who just might read this section, to know that grumbling about the young generation is nothing new.

You all have instant communication and the Baby Boomers had only a “party” line to do their venting on. Remember when all the young girls wore their pants so tight that you thought they were a second skin? Or the fact that women wore pants at all. Gosh what would my mom and dad’s comments be today! And the music!! What a change from Guy Lombardo or Glenn Miller, which went right into comments about the young generation of dancers, or at least what those youngsters called dancing. Yes, I am sure that each generation has its share of do-nothing workers, however, you will have to admit that this generation of Millennials has grown up in a greater entitlement atmosphere. I cannot imagine the comments our earlier generations would have on the concept of free college. Remember that getting to go to school past eighth grade was a real accomplishment for a whole lot of our ancestors, but many of them managed to become remarkably successful. The thing each young generation needs to remember is that the prior generations lived with the same thoughts and vocal complaints as you are now.