It is fascinating to think that four different generations are working together at the same time in the same workplace. As students start to graduate college with bachelors degrees and beyond, we see that they are entering the workplace with others in their field that are two to three or more times as old as as them. Working with these individuals should be very insightful and helpful, not detrimental.
When we encounter other teachers who are outdated as far as their teaching strategies, we can only provide suggestions. Anything more would create turmoil and discontent. As long as I know I am doing what I need to with my students that's all I can rely on.
The article suggests that going to the movies with parents is something that kids are embarrassed about. It is completely based on family beliefs and how the child was raised. I was never embarrassed to go to the movies with my parents, in fact, I enjoyed spending time with them. I cannot agree with the connections that this article is trying to make to family values, however, the points in the workplace that it touches on have some validity. In truth, while I am in the workplace I do not foresee having a problem with other coworkers unless they try to tell me how to do my job disrespectfully. I am completely open to constructive criticism, especially in my first couple years of teaching.
Maxon, Rebecca. "Mixing and Managing Four Generations of Employees."FDU Magazine. N.p., Winter 2005. Web. 16 Sept. 2015. <http://www.fdu.edu/newspubs/magazine/05ws/generations.htm>.
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