Generations What is a Generation Generation is defined

What is a Generation? Generation is defined as, the average period between the first

GENERATIONAL GROUPS Silents 1922 -1943 (52 M) Baby Boomers 1943 -1960 (73. 2 M)

Differences in generations can create conflicts inside the home as well as at work.

SILENT GENERATION n Silents (AKA Builder Generation, Veterans, Traditionalists) Born before 1946

Silent Generation Values Hard work Organization Tradition Logic Family Honor Respect for authority Discipline

Silent Generation HEROES: Superman, FDR, Churchill, Babe Ruth, Marilyn Monroe CULTURAL ICONS: : Mickey

BOOMERS n Boomers n (AKA Baby Boomers) Born between 1946 -1964

Boomers Values Fairness Personal Optimism Youth Team Work orientation Service Family Approach Ethic Involvement

Boomers HEROES: Gandhi, MLK, JFK & Jackie, John Glenn CULTURE ICONS: Ed Sullivan, poodle

GENERATION X X (AKA Baby Busters, Post-Boomers, Thirteeners) n Generation n Born between 1965

X’ers Values Diversity Self-reliance Thinking Globally Balance Techno-literacy Fun Informality Family Entrepreneurial Spirit

X’er’s HEROES: None TV SHOW’S: ET, The Brady Bunch, The Simpsons FASHION: Body piercings,

NEXTERS’ GENERATION (AKA Net Generation, Millennials, Generation Y, Nintendo Generation) n Nexters n Born

Nexter’s For the most part, they are children who grew up with hectic schedules

Nexter’s The Nexters are better educated, more accepting of multiculturalism, and more civicminded than

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Generations

What is a Generation? Generation is defined as, the average period between the first of one generation and that of the next All people born and living at about the same time A group of people born about the same time who share the same historical experiences, beliefs and attitudes

GENERATIONAL GROUPS Silents 1922 -1943 (52 M) Baby Boomers 1943 -1960 (73. 2 M) Gen X’ers 1960 -1980 (70. 1 M) Nexters 1980 -2000 (69. 7 M)

Differences in generations can create conflicts inside the home as well as at work. Why?

The Generations

SILENT GENERATION n Silents (AKA Builder Generation, Veterans, Traditionalists) Born before 1946

Silent Generation Values Hard work Organization Tradition Logic Family Honor Respect for authority Discipline

Silent Generation HEROES: Superman, FDR, Churchill, Babe Ruth, Marilyn Monroe CULTURAL ICONS: : Mickey Mouse, Flash Gordon, Kewpie Dolls FASHION: Conservative coats & ties, nylons, neatly trimmed hair

BOOMERS n Boomers n (AKA Baby Boomers) Born between 1946 -1964

Boomers Values Fairness Personal Optimism Youth Team Work orientation Service Family Approach Ethic Involvement Recognition of Achievement

Boomers HEROES: Gandhi, MLK, JFK & Jackie, John Glenn CULTURE ICONS: Ed Sullivan, poodle skirts, Slinkies, TV dinners, peace sign FASHION: designer glasses, designer suits, vintage wines, cell phones

GENERATION X X (AKA Baby Busters, Post-Boomers, Thirteeners) n Generation n Born between 1965 -1985

X’ers Values Diversity Self-reliance Thinking Globally Balance Techno-literacy Fun Informality Family Entrepreneurial Spirit

X’er’s HEROES: None TV SHOW’S: ET, The Brady Bunch, The Simpsons FASHION: Body piercings, tattoos.

Gen X’ers – 1965 -1985

NEXTERS’ GENERATION (AKA Net Generation, Millennials, Generation Y, Nintendo Generation) n Nexters n Born between 1985 -2000

Nexter’s For the most part, they are children who grew up with hectic schedules filled with scouting, baseball, piano lessons, and dance classes. The Nexter’s chat online while listening to music on their i. Pods, and expertly search the Internet for answers to a history question that they can not find in a textbook. They have a personal tutor, but he lives in U. S. A and they can access him anytime of the day or night through e-mail.

Nexter’s The Nexters are better educated, more accepting of multiculturalism, and more civicminded than their predecessors. They bring enthusiasm and high expectations to the classroom.

GUESS WHICH GENERATION

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