1. American Generations: Greatest, Baby Boomers, XYZ and A Carolyn Washburn, Professor Utah State University Extension

2. Society Changes 1850-1950 We were on the farm (Agrarian) 1950-1980 Industry boomed (Industrial nation) 1980-now Information seekers (Informational)

3. Who are we?

4. American Generations Greatest Generation – 1901-1945 Boom Generation/Hippie 1946-1964 Generation X – 1975-1985 Generation Y – Echo Boom 1978-1994 Generation Z –New Silent Generation 1995-2009 Generation A (Alpha) – 2010

5. Greatest Generation (1925- 1947) Strong sense of personal civic duty, they vote. Strong loyalty to jobs*, groups, schools, marriage etc. "Use it up, fix it up, make it do, or do without.” Avoid debt…save and buy with cash. Age of radio and air flight. Disciplined, self-sacrificing, & cautious.

6. GI Generation 1901-1924 Experienced WW’s in adulthood The greatest generation who fought for America, kept the home fires glowing and rebuilt US.

7. Silent Generation 1925- 1945 Born between the wars Too young to serve; confused with what choices to make. Lived in the depression years. Lived with Civil Rights Issues and movement.

8. Baby Boomers 1946-1964 Ushered in the free love and societal "non-violent" protests which triggered violence. Self righteous & self-centered. Buy it now and use credit. The first TV generation. Their aging will change America almost incomprehensibly (healthcare, Social Security, etc).

9. - The Hippie Subculture – Early 1960’s Created their own communities with psychedelic rock, sexual revolution, drugs and LSD. These were the teenagers of the baby boom generation: Caucasian, middle class Tired of their conservative parents restrictions Teens aged 15-25 Large numbers

10. *They ushered in the “change” 1940 -40% of people were card players with a group at least once a month. 1990 – 20% of people played only 6 times a year. 1964 with the slogan “Take Life Easy” came more movie goers, more casino’s, video games, computers and fewer neighborhood watch groups.

11. Generation X 1963-1980 Sometimes considered the “lost” generation – latchkey (daycare and divorce) Entrepreneurial Want what they want and want it –occur large debt

12. - or Baby Busters A period of sharp decrease in the US birth rate after 1965. The Disillusioned Generation Survivors as individuals Divorce, remarriage and job change experienced Cautious, skeptical, unimpressed with authority Self-reliant

13. Now aged 40-50 who were often labelled the "slacker" generation, uncommitted and unfocused, self-absorbed and suspicious of all organization, have: Become the best educated Built mentoring programs Financial planners

14. Generation Y/Millennial Generation 1981-1994 Less likely to have organized religion in life. Flighty, transient - known as the “me now” generation. Common put-downs include lazy, debt-ridden, demanding, unrealistic. Programmed for instant gratification. “Internet-addicted" and "lonely". Social networkers (grew up with it).

15. Alone in a crowd? Have we become a nation of loners, connected to each other primarily through electronic devices rather than direct communication?

16. Generation Z/Boomlets 1995- 2010 Nurtured by omnipresent parents, optimistic, and focused. They feel “special” with great expectations! Respect authority. They schedule everything. They feel enormous academic pressure. Multi taskers, savvy and sophisticated.

17. Considered: The Age of Entitlement Have never known a world without computers! They get their information and their socialization from the Internet. 61% of children (8-17) have televisions. 80% of teens (12 and over) have cell phones. 10% of teen have cars.

18. Generation Alpha 2010 New generation will be called Alpha – Generation A Will be most formally educated ever Will begin school earlier and study longer Will have more material

19. The Differences……….

20. Personal Changes 1850-1950 Family Loyalty 1950-1980 Loyalty to the Institutions 1980-Now Loyalty to Self. What happened to the “good ole days”?

21. Major Changes: Debt – Credit Use Marriage/Divorce Organized Religion (and games, card playing, etc.) Family Times - Unity and Connections

22. Building Strong Bonds Relationships Adults Youth The foundation of success!

23. Help youth to “belong” Mentoring programs Interactive games Clubs and groups (4-H, Boy and Girl Scouts) Encourage school activities (band, clubs) Encourage faith Groups Encourage community service projects Encourage tolerance for self and others Quilters – what was learned under the quilt at the “quilting bee”

24. So - We Are The Ones! Importance of understanding Willingness to move with understanding

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