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I'm not Certain, but here's my opinion. Since I'm sure you are all interested.

On the one hand, the millennial generation has a particular problem with entitlement, which stems from (I believe) over-stimulation of positive reinforcement; "you ARE special!" "you can do whatever you dream of!" "you get an award just for participating!" etcetera. As a teacher, I see the negative effects of this mentality every day.

On the other hand, those who are determined and talented (emphasis on determined) benefit greatly from this type of upbringing. Talent+determination+confidence=greatness, and this world needs people who are attempting to achieve greatness, and are ambitious enough to believe they will. Anyone who has worked in government in any facet can testify that there needs to be some serious rethinking and overhaul to most (if not all) of our systemic processes. We need the dreamers to get this done, not the people who will perpetuate the cycle of antiquated operation and frustrated routine.

That being said, the cornerstone variable here is determination and work ethic, which this generation (and the subsequent generations) has a huge difficulty latching onto. More often than not, people think they are special and leave it at that, thinking the world will cave to them ("all I need is more time for everyone else to realize how awesome I am!"). Even those who are special usually do not make much of their talents.