The term "millennial" is often used to refer to a wide range of individuals, but there is a lack of understanding about its true meaning and who it applies to. This lack of understanding can lead to misrepresentations and marketing strategies that are not effective.
The new generation has the tools and freedom to talk about their anxiety without shame, while some people won't allow themselves to experience it or unpack the past that caused it, resulting in some individuals using other things to mask their anxiety.
The impression that millennials are entitled and lazy is cynical, and as a generation, they have achieved remarkable things. While they may feel that the stakes are lower at the moment, there may be a rude awakening when they realize the amount of work it takes to accomplish a new goal.
A person describes lacking a support system and growing up with no financial stability, but how that led to an absence of expectation and a willingness to try new things.
The level of detail that social media platforms know about its users is astounding and ranges from their plans for the weekend to what show they want to see next week. While there are pros to social media, the amount of tracking and personal information collection can cause negative effects in people's formative years to be growing up in.