We see the disruption in social media as claims of fact are often nothing more than a fake story or an alteration of the facts to fit the narrative of the person making the post.
However, the authenticity of the poster gives credence to the post and the “Fake News” takes on a whole new life of its own. Just ask CNN, FOX News, The New York Times or any other news outlet that has had to “make a retraction”
Imagine the phone ringing at 2 AM. The frantic voice on the phone is your child’s friend telling you that your child has been in an accident and is in the ambulance headed to the hospital.
Besides graduating from high school, going to college and turning eighteen there comes a new set of responsibilities, liabilities, and potential unknowns.
CAN THIS CONTINUE – this was the most asked question in both the presentation and in conversations heard over the evening. The subject – Real estate and housing prices.
Yes, “The Cupcake Generation” the latest generation following the Baby Boomers. They all grew up with the idea that “everyone gets a cupcake”. Adversity and challenge breed character and attributes like fortitude but when you get a medal for showing up and generous compliment and encouragement, it is not unimaginable to see how that leads to self-entitlement. We have gone from generations that broadly lacked self-esteem to ones that operate with an over-supply of self-esteem.
Yes, “The Cupcake Generation” the latest generation following the Baby Boomers. They all grew up with the idea that “everyone gets a cupcake”. Adversity and challenge breed character and attributes like fortitude but when you get a medal for showing up and generous compliment and encouragement, it is not unimaginable to see how that leads to self-entitlement. We have gone from generations that broadly lacked self-esteem to ones that operate with an over-supply of self-esteem.