TABLE 25.3
Generational Differences on 12 Criteria
Views toward Boomers Gen Xers Millennials
Level of trust Confident of self, not authority Low toward authority High toward authority
Loyalty to institutions Cynical Considered naive Committed
Most admire Taking charge Creating enterprise Following a hero of integrity
Career goals Build a stellar career Build a portable career Build parallel careers
Rewards Title and corner office Freedom not to do Meaningful work
Parent–child involvement Receding Distant Intruding
Having children Controlled Doubtful Definite
Family life Indulged as children Alienated as children Protected as children
Education Freedom of expression Pragmatic Structure of accountability
Evaluation Once a year with documentation “Sorry, but how am I doing?” Feedback whenever I want it
Political orientation Attack oppression Apathetic, individual Crave community
The big question What does it mean? Does it work? How do we build it?
Source:
Debard, R.D., in
Serving the Millennial Generation: New Directions for Student Services
, Debard, R.D. and Coomes