Boomerang Kids By Rosie Evans Analysis

In this world, the key aspect to a happy and healthy life style is money. I was born into a generation where we are being pushed to adulthood but have no direction. The roots of these problems could lead back to many things. In the article “Boomerang kids: What Are the Causes of Generation Y’s Growing Pains?” written by Rosie Evans, Evans explains the impact that the Boomers have had on Generation Y. The Boomer generation fears that Generation Y will be known for nothing. Most people believe that by your twenty’s, you’re supposed to have it all figured out. With Generation Y delaying adulthood, marriages will occur later than they are expected, jobs are more common than careers, and it is due to Generation Y not being lost, but wanting to explore …show more content…
Generation Y is learning from the generation prior to them. Evans explains that studies have been recorded that describe all of the different possibilities as to why Generation Y is so dependent on their families. All of those that are born into Generation Y are considered to be nonconformists because we do not follow the expectations of our elders. Generation Y has been raised being told to maintain successful jobs that can financially support not only one individual, but their family also. Generation Y has also been raised to value love and marriages. Generation Y is not lost or rebellious, they are optimistic.
Those born in the Boomer generation focus on money and fame, which is why television shows like “Keeping up with the Kardashians” exist. Many in that generation settled before they were ready. The Boomers ended up looking for something more to their lives later on, which is why divorces in marriages are so common. Receiving nothing but mixed signals from the generation that raised Generation Y, we are simply still exploring. Evans explains that psychologists believe that it is relevant to the lack of full development in the brain. The Boomers are seeking answers as to why we are so …show more content…
There are roughly 7 billion people In the world and the Baby Boomers found one person that they thought would help carry them in life and be happy with at such a young age. The baby boomers also had children at such a young age to where some didn’t get the chance to be young and enjoy life. That is not the mind set of Generation Y. We are not focused on making as much money as we possibly can because we know that stress is overwhelming. We grew up with our hands help so therefore, we simply are not prepared to handle everything that the prior generations expected us