up the traditional path, and Millennials will, too. They already are by deciding to buy a home as a replacement engagement ring because that commitment is more definite – and definitely more practical. What we’re working to say is, “No, you can’t expect that another generation will act like you once they ‘grow up.’”
Being a parent now is quite different from being a parent in the 1940s. As Millennials move into the parenting life stage, they’re dealing with all kinds of challenges that didn’t exist when Boomers were raising Millennials. From online bullying, to battling tech addiction, to the almost weekly school shootings, today’s parents have struggles that just didn’t exist before. So not only are Millennials being influenced by their distinct generational traits as they enter a new life stage; they’re experiencing a life stage that is unique in and of itself because of its location in history.
The age at which a life stage is experienced has changed over time. Millennials are just now starting to settle down, buy homes, and become parents. This is happening much later than it did for both Xers and Baby Boomers. They’re older parents, and is there any question that this will impact how they raise their kids?
Recap: The outlier “yea, but …”: I’m a Gen Xer, and I’m nothing like that.
You may have heard statements like these:
“I know a Millennial who hates technology.”
“I’m a Boomer, but I embody all these Millennial traits.”
“I’m an older Xer and identify more with Boomers.”
The preceding exceptions by no means disprove generational theory. Over our years in this field, we’ve seen some recurring objections that fall under the category of the outlier “yea, but … ,” which you’re likely to encounter yourself, either because you’re the one thinking it or because it becomes a challenge you encounter as you try to use generational theory in your management strategy. In many cases these examples stick out because they are the outliers, but by and large, the overarching structure of each generation holds true.
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