Enlightenment for the Millennial Generation
Each generation is defined by a different name. For example, the Baby Boom Generation was born between 1946 and 1964; Generation X was born between 1965 and 1980; and the Millennial Generation was born between 1981 and 1997. Each generation has characteristics – traits and attitudes – that make it unique.
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