Being born in the late '70's makes me technically a Gen Xer, but after reading over this list, I think I am more Gen. Y. I've added my 2 cents in brackets.
- I have a Facebook and Twitter account (but not MySpace – that’s old school).
- I haven’t read the newspaper in over a year ( this isn't true for me, but I do now read most of the news online)
- I prefer texting to talking on the phone.
- I think email is on its way out as the primary form of electronic communication (I personally don't believe this).
- I care deeply about social issues.
- I believe in grassroots movements and the power of a few people coming together to change the world.
- I am concerned about the future of our planet. I recycle. I buy organic produce and meat. I don’t litter. I have a vegetable garden and compost. I try to buy locally as much as possible.
- I am unimpressed by titles
- I strive to give my best to the world.
- When I am at a conference, in a class, or in a church service – I don’t want to be lectured at. I want to INTERACT with the message and the people around me.
- I am skeptical of organized religion and I question “the way things have always been.”
- BUT I love God (and I do still go to church).
- I am committed to my marriage and family.
- I don’t think I should be the only one washing the dishes and watching the kids. (or cooking dinner?)
- I don’t buy the hard-handed style of discipline that my grandparents and parents used.
- I know I have a lot to learn from people that are older than I am (including my parents & grandparents). I also feel that I have a lot to learn from those who are younger than me – including kids.
- I don’t want to be labeled. I am not “conservative” or “liberal.” I am not a “tree hugger” or an “attachment parent.” I am not a “baptist” or a “Anglican.” I’m just me and I’m not black-and-white.
- In fact, even the “GENERATION Y” label gives me pause. Because there are a lot of things that I do that are contrary to my generation.
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