In today's society many Americans assume that the younger generations are self centered, arrogant, and are not meeting their full potential. The older generations think they know what is best for generation “Z” because they've lived their lives. Although I agree with the elder generations about their vast knowledge and experiences, I cannot accept their overriding assumption that every Millennial is lazy, entitled, narcissistic, and high maintenance.
Generation “Z” insists that they have a voice for themselves. Jenn Little argues that “We’re the youngest generation on the planet, but one of the most talked about, the most complex, and the one with the highest set of expectations.” I agree because in each and every generation, as one moves onto the next, they set higher standards and higher expectations. The most obvious difference about generation “Z” compared to others is our upbringing in the age of technology. Generation “Z” has an increased access to information right at their fingertips.
In 2011, Maria LaMagna, writer of the article,“A Millennial Says: Stop Trashing Us” acknowledges that, “Maybe the biggest source of hope is how ‘Over-scheduled’ we were as children. Our parents were criticized for enrolling us in Little League, Ballet Class, and Science Camp all at once, but when you think about it we overscheduled kids…show more content… Along with grades, the large amounts of extracurriculars and volunteering hours convert to college admissions which translates to your “success” in life. Being admitted into a university is already difficult as it is, but the stress of not being admitted is
