Wake Forest Preview (Game One)

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7 hours ago, Zippy87 said:

 

Behaviors change with new generations. It doesn't mean those before them were wrong, but it also doesn't mean the current generation is, either. Wearing comfortable clothes to class doesn't mean you don't dress or behave like an adult. People used to wear full suits to baseball games. Imagine being at the Guardians game yesterday being absolutely miserable in 95 degree heat wearing a freaking suit all because someone decided ages ago that's what we should all do 😂 🤦‍♂️

 

Preparing young people for a professional career is showing them how to work within a team, how to problem solve, how to communicate, how to work through adversity, and so much more. And yes, how to dress for certain situations. I just think those situations have changed quite a bit over the last two generations, and that's OK. 

 

One final note, kids aren't "disloyal turds" for maximizing the money they can make in the very short window for making that money. Most of them aren't going pro after college, and this money may be able to set them on a good path for the rest of their lives if they manage it wisely. 

Wearing pajamas to class is not ok in any way shape or form. It's a step away from being a furry. 

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7 hours ago, Let'sGoZips94 said:

 

I dislike the egocentric behavior as much as the next person but these younger generations have been raised in a society that enriches people from these behaviors. Society is one big marketing campaign. Want the behavior to change? Use your time, energy, & wallet to affect the change. You can only control your own actions. Either help end the marketing campaigns altogether by not contributing to their revenue or shift what sells by rewarding the qualities you align with. 

 

It's so stupid to complain about younger generations that are a byproduct the environment we've all created. For every "disloyal turd" college athlete, there are 10 "disloyal turd" coaches that came before them and enriched themselves via "disloyal turdness." For every untucked jersey, there are 10 people that figured out a way to make money off others' contrarian, flashy behavior. Being torqued at younger generations does nothing but solidify the moral shift.

 

Hilariously enough, this discussion is part of the reason I was raised an Akron fan. In addition to being the son and grandson of Akron alumni, the differences between Akron and Kent are constantly pointed out. For example, one school has a pep band that wears polos and khakis; the other pep band wears tshirts.

Who is "we"?