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Will the Millennials Leave a “Balanced World” for the Next Generation?

I am in a unique place in my family.   I was raised by parents born in the Great Depression of the 1920’s.   My three older siblings are of the BoomerGeneration   and I am Gen X .   I have nieces, nephews and cousins who are Millennials  (also known as Gen Y).   I have empathy for all perspectives.   Of primary concern, I am driven to understand the possibilities of the world my small children will inherit. This video from Upworthy.com crossed my screen recently.    It is a sarcastic depiction of criticisms directed toward the Millennials, and the response of some, referencing the conditions created by previous generations.     Don’t let the sarcasm distract from the powerful message.   The video is both thought provoking and disturbing. As the compelling ideas from the video began dancing through my head, they gained momentum and reminded me of what I already know;   there is no reality, only perspective.   S...