So I was reading the USA TODAY and on the front page is a recent poll done by the PEW Research Center on the goals of Gen X (26-40yr olds) vs. the goals of Gen Next (18-25yr olds). The results are disturbing. So below I have put the statistics and a few comments.
Goals for life of Gen X & Gen Next:
Get Rich (Gen X-62% :: Gen NExt-81%) Having lots of money continues to be the top priority. Students have bought the lie that wealth makes all things better. Notice this isn't just "Be Comfortable" anymore but is "Get Rich". You can never have enough!
Become Famous (Gen X-29% :: Gen Next-51%) This is really sad. Obviously Reality TV has everyone believeing they can be famous. Unbelieveable that over half of young people's life goal is to be famous! There is going to be a lot of disappointed people. I guess they will just have to drink more to get over it. Or be a legend in their own mind.
Help People (Gen X-36% :: Gen Next-30%) What happened to young people being so into service. The numbers keep declining as it becomes increasingly all about ME!
Be Community Leaders (Gen X-33% :: Gen Next-22%) Didn't suprise me. Young people continue to give up on institutions.
Become more Spiritual (Gen X-31% :: Gen Next-10%) Huge Drop! I have heard alot about how young people are into spirituality and more open. I don't know about that. The statistics don't show it and I don't see many college kids and young adults really into any type of spiritualuty. They mostly are into partying. Notice the question wasn't be more "Christian". It was broad and it still only got 10%. Looks like right now materialism and the great ME has captured the hearts of our young people. I would love to hear your thoughts about all of this.
Peace Out!
Mark
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