1981-1996
The millennial birth span
Interesting group to Baby Boomers
Scads of articles and books about that group
They are
Skeptical of owning homes
Very doubtful of Government safety nets
Don’t trust private companies long term
Want unique interesting jobs
See no reason to wait for an intimate relationship
See no reason to stay in an intimate relationship
Marriage and children are not necessary requirements to be happy
There are lessons here for the Baby Boomers
To this point there is a decided difference in perspective
Between these two groups
Does that perspective matter?
Does one generation need to revisit their beliefs
Or acquiesce to the following generations beliefs
First let it be stated
“There is no behavior that goes unrewarded”
Multiple factors produce or change beliefs and attitudes
War, economy, scandal, poverty, race, media, religion, family
So that this does not become a tome it is necessary
To limit this epistle to one possible explanation
For some of the changes across generations
That might diminish
The message the Baby Boomers
Could bequeath to the next generations
Constancy and just one aspect of constancy of belief
Specifically there is no valid rationale or explanation
For intimate relationships prior to a lifetime commitment
What? Are you crazy?
Who believes that anymore?
You do, that’s who
Simple logic
Is a life mate chosen by sampling?
Theoretically choices are made by
Understanding self, your best self and
Then recognizing those qualities in others
‘Hooking up’ is an option for those creatures
Unable to procreate intelligent beings
Respect and honor are the underpinnings
For a long term relationship
Granted with a fifty per cent divorce rate
Previous generations do not prove
That abstinence prior to commitment
Is any guarantee for a long term relationship
But continued faith in the principle bolsters the effort
Is this disparity of belief and practice
Between Baby Boomers and Millennials
A direct reflection on the loss of vision by Baby Boomers?
Yes
The ‘path of least resistance’ is to ‘close ones’ eyes’
Not comment or not maintain the belief
That a long term committed relationship
Is the true indicator of respect and honor
Between a couple
Allowing, society to glorify or minimize commitment
Blurs and degrades
Adherence to our view of ourselves and others is crucial
As one generation leaves their core beliefs to the next
Respect and honor begin with personal relationships
FXC
3/31/19