Special Snowflake Syndrome Proven Forum
- Ramius
- Posts: 2018
- Joined: Mon Jul 02, 2012 12:39 am
Special Snowflake Syndrome Proven
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article ... study.html
Thought this was hilariously true and perfect for discussion on here.
The biggest problem I see with these trends isn't the soaring self-confidence that has inflated over the decades, but moreso the sense of entitlement that stems from it. I know so many people who fall under the category that they believe they work their ass off while doing nothing at all and feeling like the world should be handed to them on a silver platter because of it.
Disturbing, to say the least. Paints a pretty dark picture of the average educated American of tomorrow.
Thought this was hilariously true and perfect for discussion on here.
The biggest problem I see with these trends isn't the soaring self-confidence that has inflated over the decades, but moreso the sense of entitlement that stems from it. I know so many people who fall under the category that they believe they work their ass off while doing nothing at all and feeling like the world should be handed to them on a silver platter because of it.
Disturbing, to say the least. Paints a pretty dark picture of the average educated American of tomorrow.
- Tiago Splitter
- Posts: 17148
- Joined: Tue Jun 28, 2011 1:20 am
Re: Special Snowflake Syndrome Proven
The exact same article could have been written in 1985.
- Ramius
- Posts: 2018
- Joined: Mon Jul 02, 2012 12:39 am
Re: Special Snowflake Syndrome Proven
You're absolutely right, but I think the problem is it's getting worse.Tiago Splitter wrote:The exact same article could have been written in 1985.
- stillwater
- Posts: 3804
- Joined: Tue Jun 28, 2011 2:59 pm
Re: Special Snowflake Syndrome Proven
This article is just an attempt by shitboomers to discredit our generation and place the consequences of their destruction squarely on us.
- jtabustos
- Posts: 106
- Joined: Tue Feb 12, 2013 10:53 pm
Re: Special Snowflake Syndrome Proven
http://blogs.laweekly.com/informer/2012 ... orking.php
I don't know. Take a look at this counterpoint. Here's an excerpt below .....
More students taking AP courses
The proportion of students who had taken at least one Advanced Placement course rose from 67.9 percent in 2009 to 71.0 percent in 2011. Those who had taken five or more AP courses rose from 18.7 percent in 2009 to 21.7 percent in 2011.
Discussing college-course content outside class
More students indicated that as college students, they expected to discuss course content with their peers outside class, a behavior that has been linked to retention and greater academic gains in college. This figure rose from 46.9 percent in 2010 to 48.8 percent in 2011.
Alcohol consumption at all-time low
The proportion of students who said they drank beer as high school seniors dropped from 38.4 percent in 2010 to 35.4 percent in 2011, while those who said they drank wine and/or liquor dropped from 43.3 percent in 2010 to 41.1 percent in 2011.
More hours spent studying in high school
The proportion of students who reported spending six or more hours a week studying or doing homework as high school seniors rose to 39.5 percent, from 37.3 percent in 2010.
I don't know. Take a look at this counterpoint. Here's an excerpt below .....
More students taking AP courses
The proportion of students who had taken at least one Advanced Placement course rose from 67.9 percent in 2009 to 71.0 percent in 2011. Those who had taken five or more AP courses rose from 18.7 percent in 2009 to 21.7 percent in 2011.
Discussing college-course content outside class
More students indicated that as college students, they expected to discuss course content with their peers outside class, a behavior that has been linked to retention and greater academic gains in college. This figure rose from 46.9 percent in 2010 to 48.8 percent in 2011.
Alcohol consumption at all-time low
The proportion of students who said they drank beer as high school seniors dropped from 38.4 percent in 2010 to 35.4 percent in 2011, while those who said they drank wine and/or liquor dropped from 43.3 percent in 2010 to 41.1 percent in 2011.
More hours spent studying in high school
The proportion of students who reported spending six or more hours a week studying or doing homework as high school seniors rose to 39.5 percent, from 37.3 percent in 2010.
Want to continue reading?
Register now to search topics and post comments!
Absolutely FREE!
Already a member? Login
-
- Posts: 26
- Joined: Tue Jun 26, 2012 8:16 pm
Re: Special Snowflake Syndrome Proven
I wonder what the stats are on cannabis consumptionjtabustos wrote:
Alcohol consumption at all-time low
The proportion of students who said they drank beer as high school seniors dropped from 38.4 percent in 2010 to 35.4 percent in 2011, while those who said they drank wine and/or liquor dropped from 43.3 percent in 2010 to 41.1 percent in 2011.
-
- Posts: 1695
- Joined: Mon Feb 09, 2009 2:42 am
Re: Special Snowflake Syndrome Proven
stillwater wrote:This article is just an attempt by shitboomers to discredit our generation and place the consequences of their destruction squarely on us.
- Cobretti
- Posts: 2593
- Joined: Tue Aug 21, 2012 12:45 am
Re: Special Snowflake Syndrome Proven
It is funny how there is a noticeable climb from 65 to 85 but then it is mostly pretty flat with minimal increases. So if anything it shows shitboomers have created the entitlement state, and at worst we've maintained the status quo. Like Tiago said, this article not only could have, but probably should have been written in '85.stillwater wrote:This article is just an attempt by shitboomers to discredit our generation and place the consequences of their destruction squarely on us.
Definitely interesting find OP
-
- Posts: 1947
- Joined: Sat Mar 03, 2012 2:55 am
Re: Special Snowflake Syndrome Proven
Except they wouldn't have been able to include the pic of women making that godawful duck-face for the camera.Tiago Splitter wrote:The exact same article could have been written in 1985.
- somewhatwayward
- Posts: 1442
- Joined: Wed Sep 30, 2009 5:10 pm
Re: Special Snowflake Syndrome Proven
Wow that is pitiful. My middle school brother studies at least double that and he is fast at completing homework. No wonder we lag behind all these countries. I'm guessing I did at least 15 hours, probably 20 hours, a week in high school. I was super busy but it paid off and if high schoolers have extra time they're just gonna get into trouble. /moral high horsejtabustos wrote:I don't know. Take a look at this counterpoint. Here's an excerpt below .....
More hours spent studying in high school
The proportion of students who reported spending six or more hours a week studying or doing homework as high school seniors rose to 39.5 percent, from 37.3 percent in 2010.
- jtabustos
- Posts: 106
- Joined: Tue Feb 12, 2013 10:53 pm
Re: Special Snowflake Syndrome Proven
It's possible with more instructional/educational material online that students are faster at "finding answers" nowadays than in the past. I worry that kids may be learning to find answers instead of learning how to figure these out themselves actually.somewhatwayward wrote:Wow that is pitiful. My middle school brother studies at least double that and he is fast at completing homework. No wonder we lag behind all these countries. I'm guessing I did at least 15 hours, probably 20 hours, a week in high school. I was super busy but it paid off and if high schoolers have extra time they're just gonna get into trouble. /moral high horsejtabustos wrote:I don't know. Take a look at this counterpoint. Here's an excerpt below .....
More hours spent studying in high school
The proportion of students who reported spending six or more hours a week studying or doing homework as high school seniors rose to 39.5 percent, from 37.3 percent in 2010.
Obviously I would want our kids to know the right answer to questions, but we should also want them to have problem-solving skills as well.
-
- Posts: 585
- Joined: Mon Dec 05, 2011 7:13 am
Re: Special Snowflake Syndrome Proven
Not sure why kind of high school you went to, but getting A's in my public school didn't require nearly that amount of studying haha.somewhatwayward wrote:Wow that is pitiful. My middle school brother studies at least double that and he is fast at completing homework. No wonder we lag behind all these countries. I'm guessing I did at least 15 hours, probably 20 hours, a week in high school. I was super busy but it paid off and if high schoolers have extra time they're just gonna get into trouble. /moral high horsejtabustos wrote:I don't know. Take a look at this counterpoint. Here's an excerpt below .....
More hours spent studying in high school
The proportion of students who reported spending six or more hours a week studying or doing homework as high school seniors rose to 39.5 percent, from 37.3 percent in 2010.
- Tiago Splitter
- Posts: 17148
- Joined: Tue Jun 28, 2011 1:20 am
Re: Special Snowflake Syndrome Proven
Seriously. I doubt I ever did 15 hours of homework in any week in high school. Too bad I'll never be able to reach the lofty educational heights of those that did.guinness1547 wrote:Not sure why kind of high school you went to, but getting A's in my public school didn't require nearly that amount of studying haha.somewhatwayward wrote:Wow that is pitiful. My middle school brother studies at least double that and he is fast at completing homework. No wonder we lag behind all these countries. I'm guessing I did at least 15 hours, probably 20 hours, a week in high school. I was super busy but it paid off and if high schoolers have extra time they're just gonna get into trouble. /moral high horsejtabustos wrote:I don't know. Take a look at this counterpoint. Here's an excerpt below .....
More hours spent studying in high school
The proportion of students who reported spending six or more hours a week studying or doing homework as high school seniors rose to 39.5 percent, from 37.3 percent in 2010.
Register now!
Resources to assist law school applicants, students & graduates.
It's still FREE!
Already a member? Login
- NoodleyOne
- Posts: 2326
- Joined: Fri May 25, 2012 7:32 pm
Re: Special Snowflake Syndrome Proven
I doubt I did 15 hours of homework in high school total.Tiago Splitter wrote:Seriously. I doubt I ever did 15 hours of homework in any week in high school. Too bad I'll never be able to reach the lofty educational heights of those that did.guinness1547 wrote:Not sure why kind of high school you went to, but getting A's in my public school didn't require nearly that amount of studying haha.somewhatwayward wrote:Wow that is pitiful. My middle school brother studies at least double that and he is fast at completing homework. No wonder we lag behind all these countries. I'm guessing I did at least 15 hours, probably 20 hours, a week in high school. I was super busy but it paid off and if high schoolers have extra time they're just gonna get into trouble. /moral high horsejtabustos wrote:I don't know. Take a look at this counterpoint. Here's an excerpt below .....
More hours spent studying in high school
The proportion of students who reported spending six or more hours a week studying or doing homework as high school seniors rose to 39.5 percent, from 37.3 percent in 2010.
-
- Posts: 116
- Joined: Thu Nov 01, 2012 11:08 pm
Re: Special Snowflake Syndrome Proven
+1NoodleyOne wrote: I doubt I did 15 hours of homework in high school total.
- howlery
- Posts: 393
- Joined: Fri Aug 26, 2011 8:17 pm
Re: Special Snowflake Syndrome Proven
I bet they're pretty high.Hyee wrote:I wonder what the stats are on cannabis consumptionjtabustos wrote:
Alcohol consumption at all-time low
The proportion of students who said they drank beer as high school seniors dropped from 38.4 percent in 2010 to 35.4 percent in 2011, while those who said they drank wine and/or liquor dropped from 43.3 percent in 2010 to 41.1 percent in 2011.
Get unlimited access to all forums and topics
Register now!
I'm pretty sure I told you it's FREE...
Already a member? Login