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Thank you wikipedia. :) The recent thread on Generation X prompted me to investigate what generation those of us born in the 80's and 90's are suppose to be a part of and what characteristics we're suppose to have. So, for those others who may have been wondering.....or maybe you weren't wonder and are just reading this for the heck of of....enjoy the following excerpt from Wikipedia.
"Members of Generation Y are adverse to labels such as "The Echo Boom" or "Generation Y" because of demonstrated differences between their generation and "Boomers" or "Xers," which is why they prefer the term "Millennial Generation." "Millies," as they are called by proponents of generational theory, have very unique characteristics both as a generation and as individuals within the generation. They are enormously tolerant of differences in belief, creed, race, and lifestyle and feel comfortable exerting a large degree of individuality even while interacting with others who are very different. In contrast to the typical "Baby Boomer" attitude, Millies seek to reach consensus rather than to exert influence. Many Millies view the polarization between "Democrats" and "Republicans" to be prohibitive, and mostly take a moderate view. Even so, the Boom Generation and Generation Y share a strangely symbiotic relationship. Due to the cultural popularity of parenting during the period in which Generation Y was born, their Boomer parents created an atmosphere that focused on children and development to the extent that parents became intensely intertwined in their child's life. Even into college years, Boomer parents display an unprecedented control over their child's life, even going so far as to write their child’s college essays. At the same time, the generation will lament their kids "who can't do anything for themselves." Still, Generation Y is still largely a youth generation that is beholden to their parents for support, both monetary and emotional. Generation X plays a mentoring role to the younger Generation Y. Dominated by Baby Boomer parents and influence, the stereotypical Generation X attitude of withdrawal and cynicism seems refreshing and honest to members of Generation Y. Attracted to the "Xtreme" culture of Generation X, many members of Generation Y reject attempts to be sold artificially popularized trends, and exhibit highly individualized tastes."
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