Tethered Generation Research Paper
Taylor Rutledge
Dr.Rochelle Bradley
English 1301-BO4
September 19 2014
The Life of a Millennial
“The Tethered Generation” (Tyler 469) also known as “The Millennial Generation” consists of ages ranging from 8 to 29 years old. It is made up of over 80 billion people born in the United States between 1978 and 1999. The tethered generation is the first to use cell phones, instant messaging, email, social media websites, and many other things since early childhood. With the help of our parents, known as “helicopter parents,” we have not only remained dependent on them, but have also become entirely dependent on technology. It is really hard to imagine how our generation would function without the use of this technology. From my research, I was able to find several pros and cons to the ideas presented by Kathryn Tyler. In her text, “The Tethered Generation,” she talks about millennial connectivity, helicopter parents, and preparing for this tethered …show more content…
This is because, “We were brought up to reach for the stars” and enter our jobs with “higher expectations that any other generation” (Bramlett 473, Dwyer 473). Because of this, companies need to be prepared for not only our helicopter parents trying to get involved with our work lives but also all the complications that comes with us millennials. According to Bramlett, “we do not easily recognize the idea of starting from the bottom so we are quick to get disappointed when our expectations of our jobs are not met the way we think they should be” (Bramlett 473). While I do agree that we millennials have been hindered in several ways because of our helicopter parents and technology, I also believe we have a lot to offer. For example, we are great muli-taskers, loyal, and so in tune with technology that any complication we may encounter can be easily
Dr.Rochelle Bradley
English 1301-BO4
September 19 2014
The Life of a Millennial
“The Tethered Generation” (Tyler 469) also known as “The Millennial Generation” consists of ages ranging from 8 to 29 years old. It is made up of over 80 billion people born in the United States between 1978 and 1999. The tethered generation is the first to use cell phones, instant messaging, email, social media websites, and many other things since early childhood. With the help of our parents, known as “helicopter parents,” we have not only remained dependent on them, but have also become entirely dependent on technology. It is really hard to imagine how our generation would function without the use of this technology. From my research, I was able to find several pros and cons to the ideas presented by Kathryn Tyler. In her text, “The Tethered Generation,” she talks about millennial connectivity, helicopter parents, and preparing for this tethered …show more content…
This is because, “We were brought up to reach for the stars” and enter our jobs with “higher expectations that any other generation” (Bramlett 473, Dwyer 473). Because of this, companies need to be prepared for not only our helicopter parents trying to get involved with our work lives but also all the complications that comes with us millennials. According to Bramlett, “we do not easily recognize the idea of starting from the bottom so we are quick to get disappointed when our expectations of our jobs are not met the way we think they should be” (Bramlett 473). While I do agree that we millennials have been hindered in several ways because of our helicopter parents and technology, I also believe we have a lot to offer. For example, we are great muli-taskers, loyal, and so in tune with technology that any complication we may encounter can be easily