A Round of Applause for “Generation Next”

Here is my commentary to "Generation Next" written by my peer Rachel Perry in her blog "If Men Were Angels." First and foremost I must applaud Rachel's opinion and boldness when it comes to her argument for the next generation. She made valid points that were strongly supported about how the youth of today can bring "opportunity" because of their "passion" to change the world.

I wholeheartedly agree that the youth of America are like no other generation. They have the "opportunity" like no other because of the technology of today and the unlimited resources to obtain that information. Older Americans never had as much information or the ability to obtain information with such ease like the youth of today. Rachel stated that the "upcoming generation has an unprecedented access to information." I believe with all this abundance of information the American youth can make a difference despite the entire calamity surrounding us in today's society.

Rachel also supports her opinion for the next generation's positive effect on the world by discussing "passion" that is instilled in many youth. From Rachel's background information, she is an excellent example of "generation next" being better educated and using valuable information to make a difference. She is currently a high school senior while taking college courses at the same time. She is a young American that has been given the opportunity to take courses early in her educational path and her passion to learn is displayed as well.

As a person of Generation X, I thank the youth of today, such as Rachel, because they want to make a positive impact on this world. I say we, as Americans, should lift them up and support them in any way we can. As stated, the youth "give inspiration and hope" to our current unstable economy and opposing American society. We do have such a brighter future ahead of us and who knows just how far we will go with "generation next" in the driver's seat.