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I had an epiphany(or enlightenment or thought or whatever you want to call it) earlier today about entitlements.

It seems that we Generation Y have moved on from merely taking things for granted to thinking we are entitled to many things. I'm not saying that this does not happen among other generations but it seems far more prevalent in Generation Y, and I'm not the only one that thinks so.

It goes from simple things like thinking we are entitled to the right of way while driving just because it's green to thinking that we are entitled to our parents paying for our higher education. And I'm sure, when the time comes, we'd all think that we are entitled to our parents' possessions as well.

I think we Generation Y are not ready to shoulder the responsibilities of the world yet but it seems that we should be(you can tell that the baby boomers can't even count money anymore). So perhaps we should start by taking on more responsibilities and not take it that we are entitled to anything.

Some day to day events that I think you would find useful. I did.

• Do not think that you are entitled to the road just because it's green for you. Have a look left and right before you go. Baby boomers' eyesight aren't exactly getting better anymore. Also, give way to emergency services that are on an emergency mission, move aside, slow down, stop.
• Regardless of whether your parents have the money or not, do not expect them to pay for your education. Look for a loan, scholarship, job etc.
• Stop thinking that you are entitled to allowance. Don't ask for it, get your own money.
• Stop believing that the previous generation will pass down the world to you in one piece, learn about how they are destroying it so that you could fix it when you need to.
• Stop thinking that just because there is a shortage in your profession you are entitled to a job.

That's all I can think off for now.

Oh and this is a prelude to an essay I'm currently writing, on "Generation Y". I might or might not post it here. I'll see.

In other news,
Sienna Miller is now my latest favourite girl. So hot. Love her Edie Sedgwick accent on Factory Girl and her British accent on Layer cake. Sorry Scarlett.

Note: Apologies for the terrible sentence structure and broken grammar. Not exactly in a grammar-ry mood.

TY