An interesting take on the Millennial Generation
http://www.cnn.com/2011/OPINION/08/05/navarrette.millennials.jobs/index.html
The following quote from the article sums up the generation accurately:
"They were raised in a world where grownups did everything possible to shield them from adversity and disappointment. Everyone got a trophy just for showing up; even red marker pens were banned from some schools because the color was considered too harsh and judgmental.
The catch: Having been told their whole lives that they were "special" and destined for greatness, she says, millennials are unequipped for setbacks. They feel entitled to the best of everything. And they want it now, since they were raised in a fast-food, drive-thru, high-speed Internet culture that believes waiting is for suckers."