Friday, September 28, 2012
Generation Me
Your generation has been often been called "Generation Me." Does your generation have a sense of material entitlement? Read the following article from Newsweek and reflect on the author's discussion of narcissism. Do you agree/disagree? Explain why. Please offer a detailed response.
http://www.newsweek.com/id/194640
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Yes I believe in my opinion that our generation today has a sense of narcissism. I feel that kids nowadays are always interested in themselves and always have their parents pay for things like sweet sixteens all that stuff. Kids aren't very much independent and rely on others to help them. Kids don't necessarily help other people and focus more on themselves. I think that it's okay to love yourself since thats important in keeping you healthy and happy, but it's important to not overdo it where you're full of yourself and don't care to help the ones that help you. It's good to be happy about yourself, but you don't need to be cocky about it like the author says. Being in love with yourself i feel is totally fine, but don't be a complete showoff and be cocky and make others feel uncomfortable. You should have empathy for others or inspire others if you have something to show off or brag about and not make others feel worthless. We do live in a world where everyone can be a star and there are people out there that are both stars and narcissists but we can be stars without being so full of ourselves. Overall, it's good to take care of yourself and be happy with who are you, but don't make others feel uncomfortable around you and don't be a cocky person.
I believe that this article is true about our generation. People today think that the entire world revolves around them and they can do whatever they want without it being a problem. This way of thinking is not okay and people need to put others first and stop being so selffish. Today many people think that they can do whatever they want, whenever they want and they won't care whether others like it or not. We live in a socity with laws and rules and just because you decide you want to do something one day doesn't make it okay. Today many people are narcissist without even knowing it. For example everyone knows that one person that tries to completely change a large groups plans around just because they can't go on that day or can't be at a place at a certain time. They don't think about whether or not other people will have problems with the new plans, they just care themselves. The article is a great example of how much narcissism is in our society today.
Yes this article is true we are very spoiled and get more then we deserve, also when we don't get what we want we get upset. Our generation is generation me. I have a 2012 challenger car and I'm still not even happy. Think about that, just because we grow up with so much we expect it all our lives, we expect more then we should get but we do all learn sometime or another that we have to work at what we want. And maybe because we once had a lot of material things, that will push us to have the same or even more when we get older in a good way that is.
I agree with the statement that our generation is a bunch of narcissists. We desire the best of products not only for the efficiency but for the name brands and "oohs and ahhs" we receive from peers. We are spoiled and get far
more than we deserve. We think that this is our world and other people are just living in it. We are only happy if we have things that will make us look better. I for one am guilty of making this judgement of our generation true. It's a matter of time before the next best thing is out of style. I feel like it wil continue to be this way and our generation will just get worse from here.
This article states the unfortunate truth about our current generation. I do agree that much of our generation has developed a narcissist state of mind or attitude. Things are a lot different today than they were back then. Kids never have to pay for anything or have to work to get what they want. I think everyone has heard those words from their parents or older folks saying, "when I was your age I had to save up money to do this". Now you see kids ask for things they want and they immediately get it without much resistance or questioning. This causes kids to become spoiled and rather dependent on other people. A lot of this does have to do with the parenting because it is the parents who are giving in to their kids and not drawing the line. As a kid grows up to that kind of environment it will develop a self centered all-about-me attitude. People become self-centered and begin to only thing of themselves and not even their friends and family around them.I think everyone is guilty to wanting something that isn't obviously a necessity, I have. That seems to be more normal human nature, but there is a line that has been increasingly crossed creating narcissism. Narcissism has become a growing issue in our generation and it will be difficult to fix, but small changes will still make a difference such as changing parent nuturing.
I agree that our generation can be referred to as “Generation Me” and has a sense of narcissism. We are all so fortunate and have so many material possessions, but it’s also made us into spoiled, materialistic brats. We all depend so much on our parents and are always telling them to buy us things. “Mommy I want this! Daddy I need that!” but we really don’t. We are so dependent of our parents buying us things and providing for us. First it’s the cell phone, then the sweet sixteen, next is the brand new car, and don’t forget about college along with room and board. On top of all this our parents also provide for us everyday and pay for all the sports and activities we’re involved in. It is so much, but we still expect it. We are also very full of over selves and selfish. It’s great to feel good about yourself and be confident; however, being cocky and very self absorbed isn’t. Honesty, generosity, and humbleness are still extremely important. The only thing us teenagers care about are all the name brand cars, purses, phone, etc. The author makes a very good point and he’s right. Of course, there are teenagers who appreciate all that they have; however, most of the time you only realize how lucky you are when you lose it all or are going through a tough time.
I completely agree with this article because I do believe that many children now a days are only concerned about themselves and what they want. I did not come from a wealthy family at all I do consider myself very fortunate to be in Smithtown schools compared to where I used to live in Brentwood. But it was a big sacrifice moving here. My family barely made it paycheck to paycheck and after my dad got laid off from a job that he had been working in for over 15 years our lives became even harder. I don’t have the latest clothes or shoes. And there are times where I am very selfish but my mother quickly puts me back in my place and asks me who am I? That I think I deserve so much when I do so little. Sometimes I overhear my classmates complaining about how they didn’t get the $6,000 car they wanted and I think to myself at least you have a car. Teenagers don’t realize just how fortunate they are today. Whenever they get in trouble they expect mommy and daddy to bail them out. It gets to a certain point where mommy and daddy aren’t going to be able to take care of you anymore. I also believe it’s not only the child’s mindset it’s also the parents who are enabling them by buying them whatever they want when they want. Don’t get me wrong in not saying everyone in Smithtown is like this. This is just my observation of the people I encounter day to day. I also believe it’s important to be self-confident but you can’t be self-absorbed because that’s just wrong.
I completely agree with the fact that our generation can be called “Generation Me.” The sad truth is, the only thing people care about is who has the nicer car, shoes, phone, or pocketbook. Just living in Smithtown, we are all privileged, spoiled, and receive far more than what we deserve. Unfortunately, we are all too self centered to realize how lucky we truthfully are. People these days only desire brand names, because they want the acceptance and approval from others. It just saddens me to think how shallow and greedy we are. “The bigger the better,” can describe our generation perfectly. Not only do we long for materialistic things, but I can expand on this topic by stating that our generation is disgustingly fake. Girls actually believe that by having fake hair, fake nails, and a fake tan, it will make them look more attractive, when virtually, it had the opposite effect. I honestly am ashamed at what we have become, and I only think it’s going to get worse from here on out.
In my opinion this article is valid in stating that the current generation could be nicknamed “Generation Me.” It is almost sad to say but being a resident of Smithtown we are probably some of the guiltiest of this idea. Not all but a lot of families living here spoil their children with everything they want, for example, the latest technology, high fashion clothes, expensive jewelry, and more. Most people nowadays could be considered materialistic junkies by the way they purchase the “coolest item” every time there is a new one. But I believe that by parents exposing their kids to this idea, the kids will never truly be able to be independent and successful on their own. By being overly confident and thinking that you are the absolute best, you might be successful in some aspects of life, as the article states, but in others you will just look like a conceited fool. The narcissist ideas that are present in our society don’t seem to be going away soon and I believe that there is no clear cure to the corruption of this generation.
I agree with the article, our generation is filled with a bunch of narcissists. Throughout my life I have always gotten what I have asked for and unfortunately I’m not the only one many of my peers also are spoiled. In our generation today everyone gets so overwhelmed by the products that look good but they cost a lot of money, yet again most of us don’t care because we are so caught up with what other people will like and if they will like it or not. In our generation when one kid gets something nice you immediately look to top whatever your peer has got, it is becoming almost like a sickness and I am guilty of this myself, I constantly want to get what other people have. In the end if we could just change how our parents baby us and how they should make us to things on our own then we will be able to change as well for future generations.
In my opinion, I believe that the people today are only concerned with themselves, what they have, and how they look. Kids and teens of out society don't take things for granted. Sure, everybody wants to have the most current, innovative, and fancy things, but instead of having these things given to us, we should have to work for them. Many people only know what its like to have things handed to them. If the narcissism of today does not end, kids, teens, and adults of the future will be out of control. We do not know what it is like to not have things. And if we do not get something we want, we complain and cry until we get it. This needs to change immediately. Sure new games, toys, electronics, and clothes make us happy, but we cant be obsessed with those things. Our society needs to fix the problems it has created by teaching youth major life lessons as well as changing the values of kids and teens across the world.
I agree that this generation, and future generations are very materialistic and have a strong sense of narcissism. Everyones always wanting the next best and biggest thing, just to say that they are better than everyone else. But in a sense I also believe that we have to work harder than past generations to get certain things. For example, its much harder to get into college now a days than back when our parents where applying. Also their is much more homework and the schoolwork is harder. But with technology and such everyone is so much more advanced and there is so much more extravagant things that people are getting and having.
I completely agree that our generation should be called "Generation Me." We all just sit here and want, want, want, but in reality, very few of us give back. Being that we live in Smithtown, we don't get what we work for-- we get more. A lot more. We are all spoiled whether we want to face it or not. Everybody's concerned with who has the best car or newest iphone, and businesses don't make it any easier on us. They're constantly coming up with new merchandise that will make our friends envy us and what we have. Although it'd be great to have hope in finding a solution to narcissism, the truth is that it's a vicious cycle. We won't be able to break it until we decide that we are okay with who we are and what we have.
We live in a society where nothing is ever enough. You get one thing and you may be happy with it for a while, but once something better comes along you absolutely need that. This is our society; a society based on materials. Children, even adults, judge others on what they have. What ever happened to judging someone based on their character. People are drawn to "nice" things and it seems that over time this has become more and more of a priority. For example, iPhones, now that the new iPone 5 has come out that is all everybody wants. Do we really need it? Or is it just to say that we have it? And does the next person really care that you got it or are they just concerned about getting one themselves? We absolutely live in a generation me world.
I think that narcissism definitely exists and it is something that occurs way too often in our society and particularly in my generation. Kids theses days are very spoiled, often not knowing the value of most of their items. Though many people may know the price of the object, they don’t know what it took to get the money to earn it. The self-entitlement of our generation is disgusting and annoying. Too often are their kids who just want more stuff even though they already have great things. Unless hard work is put into buying that item, most people wont be grateful or thankful to have it. The idea of narcissism is the glitz and glam and the “Oh look at me and how much money I have and how expensive this item is.” That idea is annoying and makes for so many of the current problems in our society. I truly don’t like the people who draw attention to them by telling other people how awesome and how expensive their stuff is. If I talk about the price of something I am wearing it is usually “Oh man look at this, $90 shirt and I got it for $40 bucks” or “Man I got a deal on this”. I strongly dislike when I hear someone say “Dude look at this watch, yea its $1,000”. Like cool you spent a lot of money on something, does that make you better than me or anyone else? The idea of self-entitlement is something that is ruining us politically and socially and is ruining the roots of our country. Instead of seeing cool new things and wanting to work hard for them so you can have and enjoy them it’s more ‘why cant I have that cool new thing and he can.’ This is why the idea of narcissism and self-entitlement is wrong and uncalled for.
To put it simply, I agree with every ounce of me that my generation is full of naive spoiled brats. Sometimes I believe parents take the statement, "I want my child to have everything I didn't" too far. When one is in the process of preparing for a child and assessing possible parenting techniques, they should first assess themselves. If one is happy with themselves as a person, why change a single parenting technique used on them? The generation before us wonders why we turned out to be such stuck up (insert plural form of expletive of choice here), but not many will acknowledge it was their own doing.
Oppositely, I think it is important to find the right balance of humility and confidence in a child. While an overwhelming amount of my generation can be categorized as obnoxiously smug, a dangerously high amount can also be filed under "depressed," "unconfident," and/or "suicidal." I know people who wish with every atom of their being they could love themselves. Not be obnoxious in every thing they do, but actually like who they are. I know I would give up a lot to be able to feel that way sometimes, and so for that reason and that reason alone, I sometimes find myself envious of those conceited, stuck up, obnoxious spoiled brats.
Sadly enough, our generation is plagued with massive amounts of narcissism. I witness every day how spoiled, self centered, and cocky the people that surround me daily truly are. It’s honestly a shame when you see four year old kids carrying around their own iphone, and I am not even exaggerating when i say that because I have seen it! I completely agree with that article regarding our generation having a sense of narcissism. The general trend that has virused our generation is being the best you can be. Now I understand that having confidence in yourself is always good, but only to a certain extent that is. Our generations new level of confidence has caused a major increase in cockyness, greediness and spoiled people. I examine facebook posts often of kids complaining how our town is boring and how it sucks; these kids don't realize how lucky we are to live in a town as high class and wealthy as Smithtown! Its really a shame how much narcissism is upon our generation, and as technology continues to expand I feel its only going to get worse.
I believe that people have to have a sence of selfishness and cockiness to get what they want in the world today. I agree with the article that this generation is full of many people who belive that they are the best thing since a slice of bread, but that is what kids are brainwashed to do. Now a days you have to be able to sell youself and show that you are a lot different than the next person. This is where having that view of yourself comes in handy. The most influencing reason for this type of view is the competition of college applications. Now that it has become harder and harder to get into the college you want, people have been thinking more and more about themselves and how to get themselves in the best position to succeed. I don't think that it is a bad thing for this generation to have this mind set and is actually what is necessary to succeed in the world today.
I agree with the article 100%. The world we live in today is becoming too focused on me and the individual rather than the good of society. The kids and teens of today's society have nearly anything they want simply handed to them. There are a few exceptions but for the most part kids are spoiled. The younger generations have lost their sense of hard work and the drive to achieve your dreams. Children frequently give up and just ask their parents for help. They use their parents as a crutch and are afraid to attempt task on their own. Our generation has many things handed them and have a feeling if they don't succeed it's someone else's fault. When in reality most of the time it's solely there's. Many people from opposite ends of the spectrum have become narcissistic. The have and have nots are both bitter. The rich people act like they are better than others because they have money and live a life of luxury. On the other end the poor people are also narcissistic because they wonder why they don't have money and are bitter towards the wealthy. In both cases they have a sense of entitlement and feel that they are meant to be special and a big shot when they grow up.
Yes, I completely agree with this statement and this article in saying that our generation is now called "Generation Me." Unfortunately kids nowadays are so spoiled that they don't even have to ask for what they want anymore, they just get it. Kids are gifted with wants such as expensive clothes, jewelry and other unnecessary items that make us happy rather than needs in which are more important and not as extravagant. Not only are kids so spoiled, but they are also very greedy and don't realize the differences between these wants and needs. I feel that parents have major influences on their kids and that they are the ones teaching and giving into these wrong doings. Our generation has an extreme sense of narcissism and at this point it is impossible to stop.
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Unfortunately, our generation is becoming “Generation Me” more each and every day. We now live in a world where 4 year olds get Ipads and 2nd graders get cell phones. There’s a difference between confidence and narcissism, but it seems that our world is developing into a narcissist place. I completely agree with the author of the article, but I don’t see how we can improve this. There’s no going back to the way it was because time is changing all of the time, but never backwards.
I agree with this article. I think children or teenagers in this day of age think everything is about them and they are expecting people to drop what theya re doing for them. I've heard that this is the "I want it and I want it now" generation. There is no real independence this day in age. Kids cannot do too much on their own which is why they are so selfish. I believe that our generation is a lot more spoiled than it needs to be.
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