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Understanding today s culture and the times we live in

Generation Why. A broad term describing the 68 million individuals born between 1977-present (post generation X). Originally coined by teen expert Eric Chester, Generation Why is typified by youth who continually question the standards and expectations imposed by society?as in ?why does it matte

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Understanding today s culture and the times we live in

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    2. Generation Why A broad term describing the 68 million individuals born between 1977-present (post generation X). Originally coined by teen expert Eric Chester, Generation Why is typified by youth who continually question the standards and expectations imposed by societyas in why does it matter? and why should I care?

    3. Baby Boomers (1946-60)

    4. Students today are different!

    5. Generation Why Impatientcannot wait; patience was a virtue, now it may be considered a weakness. Disengaged from the process we knewwe think sequentially or linear; they think mosaic; why cant you go directly to what you want; if money? dont work, figure out loopholes, or just win the lottery. Disrespectfulyou dont get respect because you are an elder, teacher, preacher, or parent.

    6. Generation Why Blunt, Expressivewe were taught to be humble and polite; now-- bite me, you suck! Expression is valued over self-control. Skepticalwe have told them one thing and done something else; they hear a lot of misinformation; Does justice prevail?---Innocent as opposed to not guilty. Image Drivenhair, clothes, tattoos, body piercing.

    7. Days of the OR ELSE!!!!! are gone

    8. Generation Why Resilientmany have overcome adversity, broken families Tolerantmore so than their parents Committed and loyal, but sometimes to wrong causes Learn at a high rate and think fast Adapt rapidlycope well with change

    9. Generation Why Rebound easily Creative Innovativemany can teach themselves and they dont always think school is the way to learn Self-reliantkids take care of themselves, do laundry, meals, get up get to school

    10. Strategies for dealing with Generation Why Focus on the positive they hear enough negative, media, kids should be looking forward to tomorrow Be Honest dont lie to them, tune in to their frequencymusic, movies, shows, clothes Only have those rules you believe inconcentrate on what is important and take out everything else Or else is gone Build Relationships Know the why as well as the what Dont be afraid to do things differently Set the exampleWhy learns by example not advice

    11. Activity Discuss todays youth. (Not just students, but also young teachers) How are they different from those in the past? How are they similar to those in the past? What are the strengths of todays youth?

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