Why do people under the age of 35 think the world owes them ?

Question

I'm personally sick of the attitudes of so many 20 somethings I could puke. I've paid my own way since age 13. Why can't others do the same?

Why didn't anyone say that the ones behaving badly are responsiable for thier own bads!

Answer 1

It's referred to as the "entitlement generation," and it's getting worse. While many 20 somethings have this attitude, it now extends to teens as well.

In many respects, it stems from the success of a handful of people at an early age. People look to sport stars, television actors, and other people who have appeared to have beaten the odds to become rich and famous at a young age. What most people do not realize is all the hard work and hardship which people in their situation in prior generations went through. It is not difficult to learn about child actors' financial rights before the 1980s. It is common knowledge the difficulties faced by minorities in general, and in sports specifically.

Today's younger people take for granted that they are the most important person in whatever organization they are involved. At their jobs, they assume, and sometimes state aloud, that nothing would get done without them. Interestingly, in the instances where these people are not present, not only do things get done, but sometimes they get done more effectively.

I'm not saying that these people need to take more traditional attitudes towards situations. There are changes which need to be accounted for. But people need to come to the realization that their workplace, their past times, their schools, etc, all rely on elements of teamwork, not a lone wolf mentality.

Answer 2

I did not start to pay my own way at that tender age..pure lck i believe. I am twenty-nine years old, and I dont feel the world owes me anything. Furthermore, I believe it has alot to do with the way we raise our children. If more of the "old time" parenting was incorporated into this day and age, things would be much different. But I was wondering why do you ask? Do you have a out of control teen, crossed paths with some "child"/"immature person" that was not as lucky as myself or you? Its a point of how each individual is raised and to what parents. Were the parents ready and/or responsible enough to have children? Me, I respect my elders at all cost even when I know they are wrong or make bad judgements(my sister, for instance). I was always taught that if you want nice things, respect, etc., you must first respect your self and do unto others as you would like done unto you. and dont expect or assume the nice things will be given to you on a silver platter. But on the contrary you will get a job, and get a grasp on what ups and downs will come along the path of life God has set before you.

Answer 3

I agree along with your question. that is worrisome! perchance it quite is why there's a lot unrest in the international. yet this isn't new. December 16, 1773, The Boston Tea celebration, The son's of liberty (youngster and young ones fairly) dressed up as Mohawks, board 3 ships and dumped some very severe priced tea into the Boston Harbour! that is actual not a jab on the British. I merely needed to teach it because this variety of element has been happening for fairly your time. heritage proves this! possibly the eastern and some Asian cultures have it excellent by using showing large understand for his or her elders! imagine of each and every of the more youthful adult men and lady- -naive idiots fairly, that concept they could handle Hitler's gang of Nazi's and win! You and that i'll ask questions about Yahoo do to this lunacy. i'm feeling really grateful!

Answer 4

Parents have showered the 20 somethings with so many material things and catered to them so much that the kids come to expect that to continue when they get older. It is the parents duty to prepare their kids for the real world, and they are not doing their kids any favors by coddling them and spoiling them, giving them everything they want without having them work for it. The kids develop a sort of entitlement attitude.

I'm saying this in a very general way, as I know there are exceptions.

Answer 5

Not all people are like that.

I'm only 20, never had my biological father around, was in various group homes when I was 14 to 17. Lived on the street for awhile, I walked around picking up change for food and slept in ally's where people were being shot and killed. Despite all of that, after I quit high school, I chose to get my GED. Started college 1 month after my 17th birthday, with no help with tuition. I was working to pay my way through school and to have a place to live. Now, I have a loving boyfriend and a 4 month old son with another baby on the way. Even though my life was really crappy, I don't believe in things being handed to me, I always worked to get what I wanted. I couldn't imagine where I would be if I had a normal child and teen hood. I more than likely wouldn't be where I am and that idea kinda scares me. I love my fiance and my son.

Others' have everything handed to them from their parent's and so they grow up to expect to have everything.

Answer 6

I'm 24 but I have never had that attitude. But I know so many that do, to many in fact. I honestly think it has to do with those video games. Every person I know that has that attitude can always be found in front of a video game. They need to grow up.

Answer 7

They haven't seen enough of the world to know better. Not to mention, Many have parents that spoil them and never taught them to take care of themselves.

Answer 8

good question. i certainly have paid my dues. today, it is a different world. a good share of today's children were raised by one or less parents, grew up staring at a nintendo, and when they reached voting age, they had a choice of being "gored" or "bushwhacked". they never had reality to face until "survivor".

Answer 9

They were spoiled by their "Me" generation parents.Wait until there kids are in their 20's if you think it's bad now.I made my own way to & I'm raising my kids that way.

Answer 10

Because they need to grow up and realize they are not kids anymore. I agree with you on this.