Generational divisions

Having worked with several generations of youth (from those born in 1950 to those born in 2000) I concur with the various schemes and descriptions of the different generations. Here are a few observations of my own.

• The dividing line between generations is fuzzy – there is no cut-off date but broad transitional times. I believe that the year 2000 +/- 3 years is a transition.
  
• Even though the descriptions fit the generations as a whole, they do not fit any one individual. Even some groups can be an exception.
  
  • It is good to keep the generational information in mind, but don't let it affect your relationship with any individual.
    
  • Don't be surprised when they are typical but don't expect them to be typical.