Kids today grow up much differently than our parents and grandparents did. No one would deny this, but perhaps the way kids today are raised is detrimental to society. There appears to have been a paradigm shift in how much kids are sheltered. While many things are done for the benefit and safety of kids, some things seem to be taken too far, as we are constantly worried about making sure no one is ever left out. However, this may lead to a new generation that thinks everything should be handed to them with little to no work. After all, when every kid is told they deserve a trophy simply for being on a team, it's not hard to imagine that kids may grow up with a sense of entitlement. On the other hand, raising kids in a way that boosts their self confidence may lead to a generation of leaders, as these kids will be less afraid of taking charge and more resilient to the word "no." Research of this topic could prove interesting to see how this paradigm shift in the sheltering of our children will impact the future of our society.
A second notable paradigm shift could be the millennials' tendency to document everything. One of the reasons we are always seen with our phones in hand is so we can snap a photo or a video in an instant. Infamously, the millennials are known for having to take pictures of anything, whether it be our lunch, a trip out with friends, or most notably, the selfie. The millennial generation has become more narcissistic than previous generations, likely due to some cultural aspect of our parents' generation that has given us a heighten sense of confidence. This shift to the overwhelming need to take photos of ourselves on any multitude of occasions shines a beacon on the growing narcissism of this generation. But is its effects on society necessarily a bad thing?
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Rebecca, both of these ideas are narrowed down well, and are both interesting and original topics. You can't go wrong with whichever one you pick! I would love to hear about the reason behind why the trend of "selfies" came about, and it's effects on society.
ReplyDeleteI like how you exposed two side for your first possible paradigm shift. I had never thought about how the way kids are all rewarded in sports, and school, no matter there actual achievement, could lead to them being confident and becoming leaders. I think that is a vary interesting topic for discussion.
ReplyDeleteBoth of these ideas are intriguing, but I've got to say, I like the shift in how kids are much more sheltered. As someone who was quite sheltered growing up, it would be interesting to see how things have changed from one generation to the next.
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