Why are young Adults so hostile towards everyone?

Answer 1

To them everyone appear to be their enemy, and they think that they are wiser than others.

Answer 2

Wow! I was actually surprised that so many people agreed to this. For the record, I'm eightteen years old. I and most of the people I know have a pretty strong respect for our fellow humans. I think sometimes we give off the impression of hostility because we are by nature very passionate and emotional.
It's possible that we really don't realize we're giving off a hostile vibe. I'll definitely have to give this some more thought.

We ARE often hostile toward the government or "the man." But that happens with every generation. It's the simple and necessary contempt for how things are and love for how things could (should) be. It's what creates change and keeps the world going 'round.

But as far as young adults having hostility for a majority of individuals, we usually don't. If anything I think we're often more open to others than older people are because we're still deciding who we are and what we're about. We're not so set in our ways yet. Please don't be mistaken. Knowing who you are and being firm in that standing is definitely something to be respected and in a way something to strive for. Growing up is knowing who you are and being comfortable and strong in it. Maybe we're not so much hostile as resentful. I hear constantly that young adults and teenagers "think they know everything." We are very guilty of putting up this strong front for older generations because sometimes we feel like we have to. But we will usually admit to our friends or the people we're close to that we don't know what the hell we're doing in life.

Young adulthood is a very dynamic time. I'm sorry you've had some bad run ins with my generation. We're not all miserable and angst ridden. Some of us are quite happy and just waiting until we figure things out enough to make our stamp on the world! Good luck in your future endeavors with young adults.

Answer 3

This is a very broad stereotype, and frankly I'm surprised that all of the answers thus far have concurred with it. I know a lot more young adults who are humble, proactive people who enjoy life and enjoy helping others enjoy life.

Like most stereotypes, if you look at a group of people with that stereotype in mind, you will subconsciously throw out any contradictory evidence and use anything that coincides with your belief as evidence that your belief is correct.

I suggest you get to know more people on an individual level. Are some hostile most of the time? Certainly. But most aren't more or less hostile than you would be in their situation.

Answer 4

The best thing you can do is not make a fuss. Who knows maybe in a few years he will see things in a new light and maybe not. The only rule on human behaviour that is consistent amongst all of us, is the one that says we are not consistent with how we behave. There are some videos on YouTube by a mother of gay children. She is worth the time watching. The second video is about homophobia. I would suggest that you watch them and them allow your children also watch them. The last video is by a guy here in Australia. I don't know him personally but I do admire him for stepping back and seeing the lie in the things we are taught by places like the church. Its a bit tong in cheek and may seem a little rude but stick with it, he has some good points. Remember while his videos are not comfortable. I absolute guarantee, through life your children will be subjected to this sort of abuse by people so its better to see this now and get them thinking, rather than be unprepared when some fool does abuse them. Many teenagers who are gay kill them self after been subjected to abuse. There is also an organisation called PFlag. These can help you a lot as their are there to support Parents and Friends of Lesbians and Gays. Well worth seeking out. All that said, if only there were more parents like you. You children are very lucky to have a true loving mum and dad.

Answer 5

I think it's because they are at the height of the most energetic time of their life. For some who find postive activities to do this this energy finds a postive outlet, while in some it can come in the form of negative activities such as being hostile towards others and getting in to fights etc. They need positive guidance in life to help them find good ways to release all the energy at that time of life. The have to really be kept busy doing things that really interest them and that are exciting to their young minds.

Answer 6

There are countless reasons for hostility or hostile behavior. But for young teens... it all leads to one word. COOL. Being cool means doing something that the generation before would not do For instance, when your dad was in high school, he did not smoke. But being the cool guy that you are... once you reach high school you start to smoke to be cool.
Our quest to being "cool" is leading the human race to its doom. Let me tell you about two boys, Boy1 & Boy2, they are from different parts of the globe but have one goal.... to be cool. Boy1 & Boy2 had powerful dads. As they were growing up, they saw how their respective fathers lead. Now Boy1 is the leader of his fathers corporation... and so is Boy2. Boy1's father did not engage in a long war so now Boy1 is sending 20,000 more troops to Iraq. Boy2's father did not have nukes... now lil kim jong has nukes and threstens the rest of Asia. Two boys... one goal... coolness

Answer 7

Who's hostile? Me? I'm not hostile. I love everyone except people who are mean to me and think I don't know what I am talkng about just because I am younger then they are.

Answer 8

Because their parents are too busy working to teach them respect. Their parents also feel guilty about working too much and ignoring them that they give the kids everything they want so when the kids go into the real world they think they are entitled to everything.

Answer 9

The way we've been brought up? I'm eighteen and I don't think I'm that hostile.

Answer 10

At first I thought it was a stereotype, but more rescently I have discovered It is the youth today. They needed they're butts tore up. Never underestimate the value of a good ***- whooping.

Answer 11

developmentally they are breaking away from their families and moving to form stronger bonds with their peers, getting ready to leave home and live in another environment, the process of going through this and finding out who they are is stressful