[quote=FlyerInHi]Millennial, i don’t know if you can speak to this….

I feel like millennials are independent thinkers who don’t like authoritarianism from their elders. They prefer to be talked to as friends, if not they will just ignore whatever is said.

That’s in contrast to how the greatest generation raised their kids, perhaps with spanking, corporal punishment, scolding.

Boomers want to be loved so they have to control themselves. They want to be friends with their kids and grandkids on facebook. Condescension will cause them to be blocked real quick. So I believe that millennials are in a strong position to sway their elders.[/quote]

I think your correct about our generation. We are free thinkers, but I feel we are rational. For instance, we don’t give respect based on age or seniority, but based on meritocracy. For instance, if my manager came to me and started the conversation with “how long they’ve been working here” I wouldn’t give them much respect. Instead they should start the conversation about “how they have helped the company and what they did while here”.

Just like how you describe the Boomers, the Millenials also want to be loved and we also value time with friends and family. That’s why we take advantage of things like social media and flex time at work.