The "ME" generation

I just learned that people who were born after 70s in TW (1981) are called the "ME" generation. They are quite self centered and deeply affected by the internet. Often times the ME generation is not quipped with high EQ cuz dealing with people is not their forte since they often take themselves or what they do as the most important. Me generation is also not very prompt (on time) meeting tasks given to them, but often blames it on the environment or people around them.

Families who have ME generation at home usually only have 1-2 kids, so the ME kids usually obtain a lot more attention from parents compared to the previous generation (which might have 4-5 kids in a family). The use of internet also lets the ME kids live in their own la la land cuz basically they can avoid interacting with people in reality by doing everything on line.

Me generation is also known to have plenty of excuses. They are quite highly educated cuz it's easier to get into college in TW nowadays), thus giving them enough confidence to quit anything at any time. They can find excuses quickly to get out of their troubles, but at the same time not quite willing to fix mistakes they made.

Well....there are still positive sides of ME generation despite of all those talked above....They are very quick at accepting new things and cultuture. A lot of them are not even raised by parents, but grandparents.....thus giving them this ability to change and get used to the environment fast. (wall-head-grass in a way...) They are creative and very direct when communicating. They are willing to try new things without fully analyzing the situation. (I am not sure if we can call that being brave...?)

Honestly, I think everything depends on how people are raised. In TW the ME generation starts with people born after 1981, but they say in US it's with people born after 1970. Concepts can be vastly diff. with diff. countries and environment, but I think the most direct influence we get is from our families. I have seen people who are already around 50 years old acting exactly like the ME generation described, but I have also seen someone 20 something acting very responsible and mature.

I have met many problematic students coming from problematic families. I feel sorry for kids growing up in messed up families, but all I can do is to listen to them. I hope that does release some of their stresses and frustration. I wonder if my request of asking them to practice adds on more stress for them...hahahahaha.....ok....this is really a weird ending to wrap up what I was writing...The TW term "jump tone" would just fit me so well I tell you....