I've been thinking alot about kids born between 1982 and 2000--the so-called Millennial Generation.  I know it's fashionable to look at trends and make general statements these days about generations, some of which I think can be overblown.  For example, I often feel that the statistics and general characterisitcs sited for Millennial Kids are based on white suburban kids and that we know very little about Black or Latino or urban kids.  That said, it can be eye-opening to learn about some of the trends we see in this age grop--kids who have grown up always knowing technology and the Internet and whose lives have been shaped by technology, the threat of terrorism, global economics and hovering parents.

One thing I think about with regard to these kids--many of whom make up my psychotherapy practice, is that they are hard working, creative, have incredible self-esteem, think they and their generation are special and feel like great things are expected of them.  They have also grown up with parents who have done everything for them.  Which is what brings me to the issue of resilience.  I wonder just how resilient these kids are.  Being smart and having high self-esteem don't seem to be the ingredients for bouncing back, persevering and making do on ones own--the hallmarks of resilience.  I know there is a lot to say about this, but I am just beginning to put my thoughts together and will add to them in the next few days.  Any thoughts you, my trusty reader, may have, please share!  --Bob Ditter