As the general election draws closer, social media sites are imploding with hatred and acrimony. Lies, slander and venomous comments calculated to hurt and injure are spewed without restraint or inhibition.
"Respect", "tolerance" and "honour" are words that now have an ironic ring. There is no respect for the country, its leaders, or institutions. Many post controversial remarks on Internet forums and chat discussions for no other reason than to provoke an adverse reaction from others.
Elsewhere, there is also now a whole new generation of children who think nothing of growling at adults, calling them "losers", or using words that would have had their mouths washed out with soap and water in the past. For many parents, this signifies the end of civilisation as they know it, too.
The danger of these same children going missing and later found mutilated beyond recognition is also much more real now than before. In those days, children were allowed to roam free with the neighbourhood kids, but even a quick jaunt to the playground now may likely expose them to the preying eyes of predators, child traffickers and paedophiles.
So, is it the end of an era as we -- those in Generations X and earlier -- know it?
Based on all the perceptible signs, it certainly looks like it.
Read more: The end of an era for Generation X - Columnist - New Straits Times http://www.nst.com.my/opinion/columnist/the-end-of-an-era-for-generation-x-1.71114#ixzz1r8Ol6Xef
KD: Who is Gen-X??
Generation X born between 1965 and the early 1980s, they are independent, resourceful and self-sufficient. They lived through tough economic times in the 1980s and saw their workaholic parents lose hard-earned positions.
Thus, Generation X is less committed to one employer and more willing to change jobs to get ahead than previous generations. They adapt well to change and are tolerant of alternative lifestyles.
Generation X is ambitious and eager to learn new skills but want to accomplish things on their own terms. Unlike previous generations, members of Generation X work to live rather than live to work. They appreciate fun in the workplace and espouse a work hard/play hard mentality. Generation X managers often incorporate humor and games into work activities.
