Understanding children born between 1980 and 1999, known as “millennials” (or Generation Y), can be a challenge for many parents. Their values, communication styles, and approach to life often differ considerably from those of previous generations..@@@
Learn more
Subscribe to entertainment and celebrity magazines
Book a doctor’s appointment online
Acquire geological exploration equipment
However, more than just a “generation gap”, it is a profound change in the social, emotional and cultural context in which they grew up.
A psychological approach inspired by the ideas of Carl Jung allows us to better understand these differences and to find more empathetic ways to strengthen family ties and fully understand them.
This generation grew up during a time of major transformations: accelerated technological progress, evolving family structures, increased access to information, and a redefinition of personal success. All these factors have influenced how they think and feel.
Characteristics often observed in millennials include a search for meaning in life beyond material success, heightened emotional sensitivity, a need to feel heard and valued, and a tendency to question established norms.
These characteristics cannot be described as absolute defects or virtues; rather, they are adaptive responses to their environment and to the changes in the world that occurred during their development.
