Rise of Gen Y
Generation Y is quite simply the generation that followed Generation X and includes people born from 1982-2001. So anyone between 8 and 26 currently falls into this generation (2009). However, people have many different opinions on the start and end dates, but I like to stick with the definition from the Generation Guru William Strauss. My work tends to fall into the late Gen Y category or as some call them, Gen O, Gen Z or the Millennials. Why Classify Generation Y ? It is important for us to loosely classify generations, as each generation will be shaped in a different way ...
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The Gen Y Manifesto
Are you ready to join the revolution? Our young people deserve more. "What we do to our children, they will do to society." Pliny the Elder Whether you are a parent, an employer, a school or a concerned citizen, this manifesto is designed to change not only the way we act towards young people but the way we think about them and our relationships with them. Isn't it about time that, as a society, we stopped crushing the spirits of the next generation and instead embraced them and encouraged them for the change that they can effect? This manifesto aims to bring together thought ...
Ask Sarah
Are you a parent of a teen/tween with a burning question? Do you work with young people and want some advice? Are you a school who wants to pick Sarah's brains? Or an organisation who needs to motivate their young workforce? If you have a question about connecting with, engaging with or motivating young people, then I am here to help... Ask me, your wish is my command..... Here is how I can help you. 1. Send me a question to asksarah@genyguide.com and I will answer it on my blog for you. 2. Ask me a question right below in the discussion area. I check this ...
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Generation 2.0 - Connect, engage and mobilize today’s youth Join Sarah and guests as we champ at the bit of modern youth. Innovative, thought provoking and provocative, this show aims to connect you with thought leaders in the youth field and bring you radical ideas that may just shake things up a bit. Join some enthusiastic, community-minded change makers as we navigate the way forward for the future generation. We want to make an impact and we want you to join us. Past Radio Show Episodes
Parents
I know that parenting a modern day teen can be confusing, frustrating, annoying and a little scary to say the least. Navigating the world of modern youth is not a task to be taken lightly. My company works with Parents and Teens alike to make this choppy ride a little less frightening. If you are a parent who wants harmony in your home and peace of mind, then I can help you. My team and I work with teens, families and parents face to face on the phone or virtually. We are specialists in dealing with family conflict and supporting young people ...
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Learning from Other schools – Jean RamseySharing Good Practice I feel like it is a long time since I put finger to keyboard but hey, life is like that sometimes...
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Children and MobilesWhen is the right age to get your child a mobile? As you know I have wrote a lot about this in the past see When should...
Keeping Teens Busy (and out of trouble) this summerTeens and the Holidays! Six in ten parents are worried about the cost of keeping their children busy in the school holidays,...
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The skills crisis As England comes home defeated from the World Cup, it becomes so obvious that there is lack of good talent...
The Innocent CultureA company that youth want to work for. I recently wrote an article on Innocent drinks and what they have done to make them...
Managing Gen YA case study on managing millennials and youth This is a post that I have wanted to write for so long and no, I haven’t...
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Facebook and child protection Woo hoo! Let’s all rejoice, Facebook launches its panic button… an innovation!...
Social TVThe socialization of TV I have long been banging on about social TV and how the future of viewing is changing. Last year’s...
Youth and technologyFinally we stop ragging on the future of technology It seems that the tide is beginning to turn when it comes to internet...
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