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Gen Z’s are digital natives and cannot remember a world without Internet,
School’s principal, speech to smartphones and social media. They have technological skills that are totally intuitive
and surpass those of their parents. My generation maybe watched 24 hours of TV per
week. Gen Y would not turn on TV because they would turn on their computer---
2018 Seniors reading, organizing and communicating. “Gen Z” does not turn anything on when they
come home because they are “turned on all the time.” Gen Z are net-addicted to the
screen. Even though they are losing their social skills, they are more connected to the
world then ever before.

I find research on the previous and latest cultural generations fascinating. Though it is Gen Z is growing up in the shadow of 9/11, with the global issues such as climate
difficult to really define when a generation begins or ends, using dates can be change and poverty dominating the news. They understand how interconnected we are
appropriate. in this world more then any other generation. Today, because of technology, “young
Generations are typically defined by what is happening in the world during their first people have this sense of self-confidence and a belief that they can change the world.”
10-15 years of life. Formative experiences provide a fascinating lens to the values and “When you publish on a blog its everywhere and anyone can see it and get inspired
perspectives of each generation.
and motivated.”

I am a Baby Boomer, who were often described as a “shockwave”. Born between those Gen Z’s are no longer interested in just a job. They seek more than that. They require
I find research on the previous and latest cultural generations fascinating. who followed World War II and the Great Depression, (1945 to 1965) it was a time of autonomy and independence. Gen Z’s want a feeling of fulfillment and excitement in
Though it is difficult to really define when a generation begins or ends, using prosperity and an absence of world wars. These Baby Boomers are also called Flower their work that helps the world move forward. They demand immediate satisfaction.
dates can be appropriate. Children and were everywhere, as were the protestors of the Vietnam War.
Generations are typically defined by what is happening in the world during Gen Z’s are eager to be involved in their community and their future. They are keenly
their first 10-15 years of life. Formative experiences provide a fascinating We lived through the assassination of President John F. Kennedy and Martin Luther King aware of justice issues concerning poverty, human trafficking, refugees, racism and
lens to the values and perspectives of each generation. and Robert Kennedy--all of whom were trying to make a cultural difference. We more. Though they might fail at what they do, they are confident and will continue to
witnessed a man landing on the moon and the incredible waste and destruction of the try.
I am a Baby Boomer, who were often described as a “shockwave”. Born Vietnam War. Sexual freedom was rampant and people became more liberal with their
between those who followed World War II and the Great Depression, (1945 thoughts. Television became a common piece of furniture in each household. I challenge each CAS graduating senior to take into account their generational status.
to 1965) it was a time of prosperity and an absence of world wars. These Accept the fact that you are already hooked on technology. That it is an
Baby Boomers are also called Flower Children and were everywhere, as We became the great consumers, spending every dollar earned to fuel the world indistinguishable part of your identity and intertwined in your daily life. You want
were the protestors of the Vietnam War. economies. We worked at the same job until we retired. We were labeled as “excessive” opportunities to have an impact, then cling to your ethical background and utilize your
-- fighting for environmental protection and a redefinition of traditional values. We valued experiences to strengthen your passions. Have patience. Be hopeful; yet see the world
We lived through the assassination of President John F. Kennedy and relationships as we did not grow up with technology running our lives. for what it is. I believe that you are the group that is going to save the world!
Martin Luther King and Robert Kennedy--all of whom were trying to make a
cultural difference. We witnessed a man landing on the moon and the All of these experiences triggered development and made an impact on how we viewed
incredible waste and destruction of the Vietnam War. Sexual freedom was the world and our contribution to it. Even though I lived through such a time of dramatic
rampant and people became more lizberal with their thoughts. Television change,
became a common piece of furniture in each household. I was able to cling to my ethical background and utilize my experiences to strengthen my
passions.
We became the great consumers, spending every dollar earned to fuel the
world economies. We worked at the same job until we retired. We were CAS Seniors are members of Generation Z, those born between 1995 to 2009. They are
labeled as “excessive” -- fighting for environmental protection and a the offspring of Generation X, the group born after the baby boomers. Your attitudes
redefinition of traditional values. We valued relationships, as we did not could be influenced by the September 11th terrorist attacks and the Great Recession if
grow up with technology running our lives. cultural cross-over took place. Though many Gen Z’s do not remember these actual
events, the feeling of unsettlement and insecurity in the environment in which they were
All of these experiences triggered development and made an impact on how raised undoubtedly has played a major role in forming their outlook of life. For example,
we viewed the world and our contribution to it. Even though I lived through watching older siblings and parents struggle to enter and stay in the workforce has
such a time of dramatic change, created a suspicious view of large corporations and a stronger desire in the direction of
I was able to cling to my ethical background and utilize my experiences to entrepreneurialism amongst Gen Z’s. E CG C 3 E
strengthen my passions.

CAS Seniors are members of Generation Z, those born from 1995 to 2009. DE DE
They are the offspring of Generation X, the group born after the baby
boomers. Your attitudes could be influenced by the September 11th terrorist
attacks and the Great Recession if cultural cross-over took place. Though
many Gen Z’s do not remember these actual events, the feeling of
unsettlement and insecurity in the environment in which they were
raised undoubtedly has played a major role in forming their outlook of
life. For example, watching older siblings and parents struggle to
enter and stay in the workforce has created a suspicious view of
large corporations and a stronger desire in the direction of
entrepreneurialism amongst Gen Z’s.