I am so incredibly bored with people blaming everything from gay rights (it is 2016, grow up) and the cause of cancer on millennials/generation Zs. So many times I hear, “Oh you kids now are always on your phone,” from my grandparents. Little do they know, we are texting back our demanding parents, or emailing back needy professors (not you, Billman).
THIS ALL started with World War II. Technology advanced greatly with the perfection of radar and the rest is a slippery slope. The Intelligence people returned for war JONESIN’ to put their minds and hands to work.
Then came the Baby Boomers. And little did some expecting mothers know, they were going to be giving birth to more than just a child, but also to the era of technology. Baby Boomers finished what their parents started. Not only did the finish it, but they updated it again and again and again (iOS, I’m lookin’ at you). These are the people responsible for Internet, e-mail, and APPLE for God’s sake. We are only using what was given to us.
So, the next time you want to go and yell at people under the age of 25 for relying too much on technology, think of these two points: 1. Technology saves our sorry a**es everyday when a text is intercepted about a bomb threat in New York or Chicago. 2. YOU PEOPLE CREATED IT OR BIRTHED IT. IT IS YOUR CREATION.
But, if it is a little hard for you to swallow your pride, blame Hitler for being a too proud German. He is the reason for World War II and therefore the reason technology as we know it exists.
Moira's Mantra 
I like this blog post a lot. I agree that our generation has taken a lot of harsh criticism for some things that shouldn’t disturb the older generations. The use of technology, like Moira said, is something that they created. Steve Jobs knew that technology was going to be huge, so he decided to create one of the most powerful brands in our lives. He had the vision for our time. Now a days, the older generations are confused with our creative thought process. This was a well written piece and I really enjoyed it !
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I really enjoyed reading this blog of yours. I agree that our generation does take a lot of hits and it isn’t fair. We get blamed for a lot of things, and I agree with you in saying that it’s not our fault. You took a very interesting approach on this blog and I think you did a great job at standing up for yourself and our generation without sounding mean. Technology plays a huge positive role in almost everyone’s lives. Very nice job!
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YAS Moira! I don’t know who made you angry when you wrote this but it was beautifully written and I think every Baby Boomer needs to read this. Oh, I also get those same very angry text messages from my Mom too when I don’t answer her. Keep up the good work.
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I’m an X’er, but AMEN sister. As someone who works with Millennials, I too am annoyed with all the blame that Millennials get. If we are going to be honest, whatever is wrong with Millennials should be blamed on X’ers.
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I LOVE this post! I get so much criticism from my grandparents about how dependant we are on technology and its definitely a product of our time. You nailed it and put all my thoughts into words.
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