What defines a generation?

Through the years a number of different things such as wars, discoveries, politics, beliefs, and popular culture have all helped shape and define generations. The characteristics attributed to an agebound demographic are often reflections of the events occurring in the world around them. While agreement on a definition may be lacking, through a combination of thoughts and ideas, educators can agree on certain aspects of each generation. A generation can influence styles and trends in business, while learning from the mistakes and successes of the previous generations.

People say generational differences are like horoscope. But no, theyre not. We know there are differences. Things have changed a lot in 10 years. If you dont recognize that youre going to get left behind. - Dr. Jean Twenge