TallSilhouette on 23 September 2018
From my experience, Millennials were raised as the 'self esteem' generation - at least in the states. More influential than participation trophies and the like was the message from all of my elders and the media that you can be and do anything you want if you just believe. The reality of the Great Recession, a shrinking middle class, and modern life in general could be a rude awakening to many. I turned out okay and chasing those dreams did make for some good memories along the way, but I'd probably be much further along in my career and standard of living if I had been given more realistic advice growing up like kids are probably getting today. As far as generational images are concerned, though, Faelco has the right idea.
