The newer generation has grown up with every need being filled immediately so they do not understand the concept of waiting/earning for anything. With the increase in technology and the overall good economy before 2009 we have spoiled our next generation. By this I mean "we" as parents never made them go without or work for their immediate needs. Children of upper-class and upper middle class are taught they are entitled and should not have to work for things in life. Doing homework and attending class on a regular basis seems to reflect their misguided thinking.
It is sad to see the effects of the helicopter parenting within our soiciety and the effects on their children resulting from their constant interference of children learning coping skills. They have set up their children to fail within society since they have not taught the coping skills required to deal with personal failure. The unfortunate resulf of this is reflected by the violent actions we have seen in the last few years from the younger generation.
I address the views of different generations within my classroom every class I teach. This includes the constant struggle we see in government to pass the necessary laws to encourage economic growth.
Your thoughts on how we can integrate these learning lessons of life within our classrooms?
