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Offline Chris_

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Why Millennials Can’t Grow Up
« on: December 03, 2013, 10:04:06 PM »
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Why Millennials Can’t Grow Up

Amy (not her real name) sat in my office and wiped her streaming tears on her sleeve, refusing the scratchy tissues I’d offered. “I’m thinking about just applying for a Ph.D. program after I graduate because I have no idea what I want to do.” Amy had mild depression growing up, and it worsened during freshman year of college when she moved from her parents’ house to her dorm. It became increasingly difficult to balance school, socializing, laundry, and a part-time job. She finally had to dump the part-time job, was still unable to do laundry, and often stayed up until 2 a.m. trying to complete homework because she didn’t know how to manage her time without her parents keeping track of her schedule.

I suggested finding a job after graduation, even if it’s only temporary. She cried harder at this idea. “So, becoming an adult is just really scary for you?” I asked. “Yes,” she sniffled. Amy is 30 years old.

Her case is becoming the norm for twenty- to thirtysomethings I see in my office as a psychotherapist. I’ve had at least 100 college and grad students like Amy crying on my couch because breaching adulthood is too overwhelming.
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Re: Why Millennials Can’t Grow Up
« Reply #1 on: December 03, 2013, 11:43:44 PM »
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Amy (not her real name) sat in my office and wiped her streaming tears on her sleeve, refusing the scratchy tissues I’d offered. “I’m thinking about just applying for a Ph.D. program after I graduate because I have no idea what I want to do.” Amy had mild depression growing up, and it worsened during freshman year of college when she moved from her parents’ house to her dorm. It became increasingly difficult to balance school, socializing, laundry, and a part-time job.  She finally had to dump the part-time job, was still unable to do laundry, and often stayed up until 2 a.m. trying to complete homework because she didn’t know how to manage her time without her parents keeping track of her schedule.

I suggested finding a job after graduation, even if it’s only temporary. She cried harder at this idea. “So, becoming an adult is just really scary for you?” I asked. “Yes,” she sniffled. Amy is 30 years old.

Her case is becoming the norm for twenty- to thirtysomethings I see in my office as a psychotherapist. I’ve had at least 100 college and grad students like Amy crying on my couch because breaching adulthood is too overwhelming.

By the time I was 20 years old, I was a crew chief in the USAF , responsible for ensuring that the B-52 bomber assigned to me was fully mission capable to meet the hectic training schedule while meeting our nuclear alert commitments and this stupid 30 year old twat can't manage to work a part time job, do her laundry and finish her homework.

If this is a representation of the majority of this Country's youth, then we are screwed.
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Re: Why Millennials Can’t Grow Up
« Reply #2 on: December 03, 2013, 11:47:51 PM »
Quote from: DLR Pyro on December 03, 2013, 11:43:44 PM
By the time I was 20 years old, I was a crew chief in the USAF , responsible for ensuring that the B-52 bomber assigned to me was fully mission capable to meet the hectic training schedule while meeting our nuclear alert commitments and this stupid 30 year old twat can't manage to work a part time job, do her laundry and finish her homework.

If this is a representation of the majority of this Country's youth, then we are screwed.

We are screwed.
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Re: Why Millennials Can’t Grow Up
« Reply #3 on: December 04, 2013, 12:51:46 AM »
The last couple of sentences is very frightening, this is becoming the norm. This is the mentality of the Obama supporting youth.
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Re: Why Millennials Can’t Grow Up
« Reply #4 on: December 04, 2013, 04:53:58 AM »
Quote from: Freeper on December 04, 2013, 12:51:46 AM
The last couple of sentences is very frightening, this is becoming the norm. This is the mentality of the Obama supporting youth.

With libs only too happy to cultivate it...look at what the up front freebies of Ocare were and who they were aimed at.
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Re: Why Millennials Can’t Grow Up
« Reply #5 on: December 04, 2013, 05:22:45 AM »
Sure has changed from smart kids dropping out of school to get started in life.

Yes, it was stupid but some became quite successful.
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Re: Why Millennials Can’t Grow Up
« Reply #6 on: December 04, 2013, 07:52:19 AM »
Quote from: DLR Pyro on December 03, 2013, 11:43:44 PM
If this is a representation of the majority of this Country's youth, then we are screwed.

It's not, but it's an increasing percentage, IMO.  This is what happens when everyone is a special little snowflake and nobody gets their ass kicked between their shoulderblades as a child once or twice.
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Re: Why Millennials Can’t Grow Up
« Reply #7 on: December 06, 2013, 11:20:20 PM »
Amy needs to be dropped off under a bridge.
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Re: Why Millennials Can’t Grow Up
« Reply #8 on: December 07, 2013, 11:14:47 AM »
Because of the liberal nobody needs to get hurt mentality...  Nobody needs red pens marking out grades, nobody loses on the sports fields, nobody should be told they are male or female, anything bad said to anyone is bullying.

I have been working since I was 8 years old raking and mowing lawns because my parents told me if I wanted nicer clothes and shoes I would have to work for them.  I haven't stopped working since except for short periods due to looking for work.  When I was 20 years old I went to college, and worked to full time jobs because I had a young child.  The liberals don't instill any work ethic in their kids period.  "Oh you want to finger paint on the walls??? Go ahead honey, do what ever your little heart desires... nevermind you are 17."
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Re: Why Millennials Can’t Grow Up
« Reply #9 on: December 07, 2013, 11:22:10 AM »
"I can fly" comes to mind...

Pirates are another recurring theme with libs...


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