Sept 4 2025 The Millennial Generation & Intro to Satire
Attendance.
Fire/Lock Down Info
Review of generations:
Generations & Ages
Generation Alpha
Born: 2013–present
Current Age: 0–12
Generation Z (Zoomers)
Born: 1997–2012
Current Age: 13–28
Millennials (Gen Y)
Born: 1981–1996
Current Age: 29–44
Generation X
Born: 1965–1980
Current Age: 45–60
Baby Boomers
Born: 1946–1964
Current Age: 61–79
Silent Generation
Born: 1928–1945
Current Age: 80–97
Greatest Generation (sometimes called GI Generation)
Born: 1901–1927
Current Age: 98+
Viewing of Simon Sinek: On the Millennial Generation 18 min
Questions: Group Work - Each Group Takes 2 Questions.
Full sentence answers pls.
1. Do you think you are victim of 'failed parenting strategies?' Why or why not?
2. Do you believe that engagement with social media has negative mental health consequences? Why or Why Not?
3. Do you believe that tech is addictive? Why or Why not?
4. Do you feel that teens NEED the approval of your piers? Why or why not?
5. Do you feel that you have the ability to create deep meaningful relationships? Why or why not?
6. Do you feel that the millennial generation is impatient? Do you NEED instant gratification?
7. How does Simon state that the above issues affect long term career satisfaction and happiness?
8. What does he say is the 'worst case scenario's' that will occur if we continue down our current path?
9. What does he say is the 'best case scenario?' that will occur if we continue down our current path?
10.What does Simon say is negative regarding corporate environments that young people enter into after high school?
11.Are there parallels between the traditional school system and the corporate environment? How do we address this? As teachers/guides and students/mentees - as a team? As co-learners?
12. How do we find a better balance between life and tech? What are some things you do to find a balance now?
1. Do you think you are victim of 'failed parenting strategies?' Why or why not?
2. Do you believe that engagement with social media has negative mental health consequences? Why or Why Not?
3. Do you believe that tech is addictive? Why or Why not?
4. Do you feel that teens NEED the approval of your piers? Why or why not?
5. Do you feel that you have the ability to create deep meaningful relationships? Why or why not?
6. Do you feel that the millennial generation is impatient? Do you NEED instant gratification?
7. How does Simon state that the above issues affect long term career satisfaction and happiness?
8. What does he say is the 'worst case scenario's' that will occur if we continue down our current path?
9. What does he say is the 'best case scenario?' that will occur if we continue down our current path?
10.What does Simon say is negative regarding corporate environments that young people enter into after high school?
11.Are there parallels between the traditional school system and the corporate environment? How do we address this? As teachers/guides and students/mentees - as a team? As co-learners?
12. How do we find a better balance between life and tech? What are some things you do to find a balance now?
Class Discussion Re: All.
Notes: Satire is a genre or technique used to critique and expose the flaws, shortcomings, or absurdities of individuals, institutions, or society as a whole. It often uses humour, irony, exaggeration, and wit to make its point.
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