The 8

In our B2 speech class we have been reading Tapscott's book about Net Gen Norms.  He writes about the how our generation is way different from the boomer parents. We have get so much out of what we have. Eight traits he talks about are freedom, customization, scrutiny, integrity, collaboration, entertainment, speed, and innovation. He goes on to say the we have grown up as creators, actors, players, innovators and much more. When you read history book about the 50's and 60's (the years of our parents or grandparents) and how children grew up, it’s very different. The internet wasn't even invented till the 80's I believe.
   FREEDOM, was the first. I hadn't really thought about it but its true. Our generation feels very free with the way we use the computer and other digital communication. think about it, back when mom and dad were young the only way to get a hold of a person was about 2 or 3 ways. Call them, talk to them in person, or write a letter. Now look at us, there are probably 1,000 ways. Facebook, texting, calling, email, skype and soooo many more.With this freedom though it kinda makes us lazy. Tappscot goes on to say how his graduated high school class was lucky just to get their first job and work hard for it, but now a days, and I do this too, but we don't think the first job really matters and its ok to mess up and be late, sloppy! Its like we are afraid of commitment. We have got this "Yes We Can" in our head that says we can do what we want, when we want and no one can stop us from doing it. Well we can do it but we have to be reasonal. You cant just be like 'I want the job, but I want to work here, between these hours and my own pony!' Ok so maybe not the pony but you get the point.
   CUSTOMIZATION: the next of the eight. My mom, bless her, is pretty much computer/cell phone challenged and probably most people in my age group can agree. She gets a thrill off of a fax machine, which don't get me wrong is cool but with things like the iPad and others touch screen this and that a fax machine, really mom. Tappscott writes about how he received a iPad and how his daughter and friend opened it for him and hooked him up with his favorite movies, music and cool things like that, but he just let it sit there. He goes on to say he just wanted it to work, not work for him. We as "Norms" are customizes, designers, creator, but most of all we are personalizes. Take your phone for example. When we get a new one the first thing that comes to mind is making it yours and setting it up to represent you. For example, my phone is blue( my fav color), with a skinit of my favorite painting. I have pictures of my friends and I and I have set things up that are for me to look at quickly and easy to access. My mom on the other hand, she could care less. she just learned how to use her texting, taking a picture right side up is next on the list. This isn't just personalizing our phones or computers though we also to this to our jobs.
   SCRUTINY, is by definition "close and continuous watching or guarding." Have you ever noticed that adults seem to fall for things a little better than our generation. Tappscott tells about a prank he did on his workers and after I read the email he sent I was just like really. He writes "I would get responses like “Nice try” and “You and Angelina. Right.” However, associates my age reacted in a completely different manner. They were falling over themselves to join the afternoon discussions and attend the cocktail party. I believe the expression is they fell for it hook, line, and sinker. And they were not happy to find out that Angelina was not going to appear." Haha suckers. But really we have seen spams, scams and hoaxes of all sorts. We seem to be able to tell Fact to Fiction. We know what’s going on in the world around us and what’s happening. YAY we are smart! No really we know this because we can check on web sites and other media things. My best friend Izzy always read magazines and watches shows on stars. I'm pretty sure she knows them better than they know themselves. We know to be careful online and what to look for.
    INTEGRITY! Why does everyone think our generation is just a bunch of lazy texting, and facebooking kids? We have been stereotyped that we don't give a dern about anything, but that's not true! We have integrity, honesty, and considerate. Some of the nicest people I know are my friends. I see so many kids helping out in ways you wouldn't even imagine. Our generation has is so much tolerant then the past generation and have grown in knowledge.
   COLLABORATION. This comes natural to us Netgens. We like to be in touch with friends and share and communicate with others. As Tapscott said in a way, we always feel connected because it’s as if we have all our friends in our pocket.
   ENTERTAINMENT!! Brightness, color, and flair. It’s all attractive to us. Netgens have turned the advertising world upside down. Also in entertainment. The internet is a big entertainment factor. Think about it. Every time we get on to do a homework assignment or project research we all have the urge to check our facebook or go to 20 different things that don’t relate to our work at all. For example at this moment I am writing this, checking a local theater center from here and filling out an audition form while checking my email and Gmail and about to start a new blog. I’m so ADHD (not making fun of people, I really am ha)!
   SPEED! It’s so frustrating when we log into something and it isn’t going fast enough for us. You all know what I’m talking about because we all have had a slow connection and just wanted to take a baseball bat to the thing. Our generation grew up with things always growing, getting better and faster so speed is just expected to us.
   INNOVATION. This is the last of the eight. From the radio to TV to colored TV to now we have come a long way. Back then you slowly got a new radio that was up to date over the course of a few years. Now it’s like omg I like need a new phone like now but they got a new one just a few months ago. We want what we don’t have. We want to have the new and latest thing. Well most of us anyway.

Way to go generation we are changing life in every way possible but you better keep up, tomorrow it could all change.