Interesting article....
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/education/ed ... erors.html
It's time to say 'No' to our student emperors..
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AutomaticEarth
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Little John
On the one hand there is something of a broader argument to be made about super sensitivity and an over inflated sense of entitlement in society. On the other hand, this article is nothing more than a tired re-hash of the older generation's perennial refrain of how the kids are taking the world to the dogs. It's pathetic.
If you want to see a vision of the most pampered generation in history with a biblical level of sense of entitlement, look no further than the baby boomer demographic of the readers this article is aimed at.
If you want to see a vision of the most pampered generation in history with a biblical level of sense of entitlement, look no further than the baby boomer demographic of the readers this article is aimed at.
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emordnilap
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Spot on, sense of entitlement is the right term. Many don't even seem to be aware of how the deck is stacked in their favour, suggesting somehow that a cheap computer and big screen TV is a worthy replacement for a trashed environment and an economy where despite many more years spent in education young folk still can't find a job paying enough to even think about buying a house.Little John wrote: If you want to see a vision of the most pampered generation in history with a biblical level of sense of entitlement, look no further than the baby boomer demographic of the readers this article is aimed at.
My mum is a perfect example. She's profited nicely by the boom in property prices. Meanwhile her grandaughter has to pay over 10x salary to buy a terraced house. But my mum thinks she deserves all this because like all the others it's 'I've worked hard all my life' blah blah blah.Little John wrote: If you want to see a vision of the most pampered generation in history with a biblical level of sense of entitlement, look no further than the baby boomer demographic of the readers this article is aimed at.
bd, thats an excellent blog in your sig, I must donate soon.boisdevie wrote:My mum is a perfect example. She's profited nicely by the boom in property prices. Meanwhile her grandaughter has to pay over 10x salary to buy a terraced house. But my mum thinks she deserves all this because like all the others it's 'I've worked hard all my life' blah blah blah.Little John wrote: If you want to see a vision of the most pampered generation in history with a biblical level of sense of entitlement, look no further than the baby boomer demographic of the readers this article is aimed at.