Middle-aged adults (35-65) seek ways to influence the welfare of the next generation.
If they fail, they may become self absorbed.
If they fail, they may become self absorbed.
Generativity is defined in the Merriam-Webster dictionary (2014) as "a concern for people besides self and family that usually develops during middle age; especially : a need to nurture and guide younger people and contribute to the next generation."
Michele Obama since becoming the first lady, she has been battling childhood obesity. Shown not only in her garden, but in her support for the passing of the Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010, which set strict nutrition standard and funded free lunch programs for schools nationwide. She also shows her support for the next generations interests with her internet campaign 'Let's Move!' (T. Fox, 2013)
Stagnation is defined in the Merriam-Webster dictionary as "not advancing, changing, or progressing."
The text describes the state of being at odds with generality as stagnation, as well as being self-absorbed.
"Self-absorbed being defined as absorbed in one's own thoughts, activities, or interests."
The text describes the state of being at odds with generality as stagnation, as well as being self-absorbed.
"Self-absorbed being defined as absorbed in one's own thoughts, activities, or interests."
Eric Cantor is an ex-House Representative from Kentucky, and former House Majority Leader. He was replaced in his own district by a radical wing of the Republican Party, and immediately set up with a Wall Street Firm. (F. Barbash, 2014) This along with other decisions in his career reveal that his career is whats really on his mind, not public service for the next generation.
That is not to say one cannot peruse a career, and be a helpful source of aid to those younger generations. The classic example of course being Bill and Melinda Gates, and their foundation.
On gatesfoundation.org (2014) it reads "In developing countries, it focuses on improving people’s health and giving them the chance to lift themselves out of hunger and extreme poverty. In the United States, it seeks to ensure that all people—especially those with the fewest resources—have access to the opportunities they need to succeed in school and life."
On gatesfoundation.org (2014) it reads "In developing countries, it focuses on improving people’s health and giving them the chance to lift themselves out of hunger and extreme poverty. In the United States, it seeks to ensure that all people—especially those with the fewest resources—have access to the opportunities they need to succeed in school and life."