The Millenials, written by a father and son, describes the nature and character of the millenial generation. The father is a Baby Boomer (Boomers are those who grew up in the 60s and 70s) and the other is his millenial son. For the sake of the discussion and according to the authors’ definition a “millennial” is a person born in between the years of 1980 and 2000. I would then be one of the oldest of the millenials.

The book surveys only those that were born between 1980 and 1991. This generation is the largest in American history, the most educated, the most diverse (ethnically) and the most technologically savvy. Should these characteristics make us optimistic or pessimistic about this generation?

This book was an insightful look into this large younger generation as they enter the workforce, influence elections and start raising their families. I was encouraged to read that the millenials have a very high view of marriage, family and relationships in general. The authors note that over 80% responded that they desire to have either one partner in marriage or not marry at all (This does not mean that their morals are faultless. They are marrying at the average age of 27 and are not necessarily committed to sexual fidelity before marriage). Read More→