[detective]

“There are plenty of 20-somethings who take a few steps down the road of traditional employment despite the growing suspicion that their unique intellect deserves more professional fulfillment”

In other words they are spoiled, self-indulgent children who want everything handed to them and do not want to have to do anything difficult or unpleasant.

My 26 year old daughter is a manager for a large corporation and supervises recent college graduates.

She says they are so into themselves it is ridiculous. She talks about how difficult it is to get them to take responsibility and actually get things done.

[MoochPooch]

I find that many are sensitive to the slightest negativity or criticism.

I have lived with a few. Even a mild reprimand or reminder like “Please, would you put away the dishes after use,” earns me the sourest look. (Someone said to me, “Maybe if you had said, ‘I really feel bad when the dishes are left in the sink . . . .”)

At some point I exclaimed, “Why do I have to kiss people just for common courtesy?”

[Catmom]

You did a good job with your daughter.

Too many parents of your generation have not.