[1T23] Introduction to Youth, Family & the Elderly by https://padlet.com/TeachTogether/generationsT23 A Walk Through the Generations en-us 2022-03-24 03:16:00 UTC 2026-01-14 21:15:09 UTC hello@padlet.com TeachTogether https://padlet.com/TeachTogether/generationsT23/wish/2111015788 Research the following information and include them in your post under the relevant column:
- When was this generation born? What is their age range today?
- How did this label come about?
- Significant global events that impacted this generation in their birth/growing-up years
- Some interesting facts/statistics regarding this generation
- Characteristics/perceptions of this generation
- Concerns/goals of this generation and challenges faced by them today
- Pick one public figure who best represents the characteristics of that generation (insert his/her photo) and explain how he/she exemplifies this generation]]> 2022-03-24 03:16:00 UTC https://padlet.com/TeachTogether/generationsT23/wish/2111015788 Baby boomers https://padlet.com/TeachTogether/generationsT23/wish/2113223973 born in 1946-1964
57-75 years old 
The label came about as it was to reflect the counterculture of a rebellious generation, distrustful of their establishment and keen to find their own voice.
Post world war 2 and beginning of cold war
They are worried about financial security
They value relationships 
A prominent figure: Arnold schwarzenegger 
Born in post war austria, in poverty. He worked hard to get out of poverty to get to the stage he is now. He is currently an actor and body builder. Due to his strong work ethic, self assured and competitive nature. He is able to overcome all sorts of challenges that he faced in poverty which is something that most baby boomers of his age experienced.

]]> 2022-03-25 05:14:46 UTC https://padlet.com/TeachTogether/generationsT23/wish/2113223973 https://padlet.com/TeachTogether/generationsT23/wish/2113224567 -1981-1996
-26-41
-Members of this demographic cohort are known as millennials because the oldest became adults around the turn of the millennium
-First generation in history that have grown up totally immersed in a world of digital technology, 9/11, SARS outbreak, First black American president, Great Recession, school shootings, Iraq, 2007 housing market bubble burst
-spend 85% of their day on their mobile devices
-Egotistic, self-centered, technologically savvy, lack empathy, adaptable, stunned growth due to lack of interactions, lazy, entitled, shallow, fame obsessed, independent, entrepreneur and creative
COVID-19.
-Racism / Discrimination.
 Technology addiction.
 Financial concerns / Debt.
 Unemployment / Low paying jobs / Job      insecurity.
 Economic issues.
 Climate change.
 Social media.
- Mark Zuckerberg
-lack of empathy, technologically savvy, entrepreneur, ambitious, creative
  

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Age range : 9 - 24
How did the label come about: it’s a reference to the fact that it’s the second generation after gen x (z also refers to zoomers: more vibrant and busy, “zoom” to stores with their disposable income and financially stable lifestyles) 
Significant global impacts ; terrorism and war , social networking , gun violence , climate change , gender inequality , racism 
Interesting facts: Gen z make 30% of the global population 
Characteristics: diversity is their norm, they are our first ‘digital natives’, they are pragmatic and financially-minded, many factors contribute to their mental health challenges
Kylie Jenner

]]> 2022-03-25 05:16:33 UTC https://padlet.com/TeachTogether/generationsT23/wish/2113225827 Gen Z https://padlet.com/TeachTogether/generationsT23/wish/2113227083
  • 1997-2012 (age 10-25)
  • The label came about as it is the second generation after generation X, thus the name generation Z
  • Black lives matter, LGBTQ+, 
  • Statistics: lower rate of teenage pregnancy, less consumption of drugs and alcohol
  • more concerned with academic performance and job prospects, higher awareness of mental health problems, spend more time on electronic devices, entrepreneurial 
  • Concerns: sleep deprivation, making money, having successful career
  • Public figure: Zendaya. Support black lives matter, outspoken advocate of women rights, support LGBTQ. 

    • ]]>     2022-03-25 05:18:01 UTC https://padlet.com/TeachTogether/generationsT23/wish/2113227083     https://padlet.com/TeachTogether/generationsT23/wish/2113227608 2022-03-25 05:18:37 UTC https://padlet.com/TeachTogether/generationsT23/wish/2113227608 https://padlet.com/TeachTogether/generationsT23/wish/2113228416 2022-03-25 05:19:34 UTC https://padlet.com/TeachTogether/generationsT23/wish/2113228416 Gen X https://padlet.com/TeachTogether/generationsT23/wish/2113229772 Born between 1965-1980

    Years: 41-56 

    Characteristic: They don’t want to be defined, they want to be unique

    Name Origins: Their refusal to be defined by the name of their generation 

    Global events: Election of Obama, Fall of Berlin Wall, The tech revolution, Iraq and Afghanistan wars

    Characteristics/Interesting Facts:
    • Resourceful, independent and keen on maintaining work life balance 
    • grew up with minimal adult supervision and thus learned the value of independence and work-life balance
    • When they’re ready to retire, social security will not be there for them. 

    Concerns/Goals:
    • Saving up for retirement
    • Taking care of aging parents
    • Raising families

    Public figure

    • Julian Assange, founder of the controversial WikiLeaks site, which exposed many secrets of the US government. He personifies the Awakening of Gen X and their search for the truth.

    ]]>     2022-03-25 05:21:04 UTC https://padlet.com/TeachTogether/generationsT23/wish/2113229772     https://padlet.com/TeachTogether/generationsT23/wish/2113230407 - 1928-1945, 77-94
    - raised during a period of war and economic depression
    - WWII, wall street crash of 1929, WOW 
    - prefer meat and potatoes, marry young and have children, love peace and play it safely
    -thrifty, respectful, loyal, determined, miserly
    - outdated, 
    - Franklin D. Roosevelt, he played a significant role in ending WWII,


    ]]>     2022-03-25 05:21:37 UTC https://padlet.com/TeachTogether/generationsT23/wish/2113230407     https://padlet.com/TeachTogether/generationsT23/wish/2113231416 Why kylie ?
    It is because she is a zoomer and spends money impulsively .




    ]]>     2022-03-25 05:22:41 UTC https://padlet.com/TeachTogether/generationsT23/wish/2113231416     He joined law school not due to interest but to follow his parents expectations like Slient Gen which have no voice. https://padlet.com/TeachTogether/generationsT23/wish/2113233847 2022-03-25 05:25:20 UTC https://padlet.com/TeachTogether/generationsT23/wish/2113233847