re: So, why are you young people such slackers?

Every generation that comes along is seen as lazy as balls by the generations that came before them. Go back to the days of the cavemen and I am sure you would find arguments over whether Ogg will finally amount to something.

The Millenials will do OK when it is their turn to shine I'm sure. They will, however, start off way in the fricking hole when it comes to servicing their massive student debt. Major purchases like homes and new cars will get put off as will things like settling down and starting a family.

So even though they may be busting their butts trying to make ends meet they'll seem like slackers because they are still living in the basement or haven't gotten married or what have you.