The Queen and Archie
Archie, my youngest was born on the Queen’s 80th birthday. Now I thought that is where the similarities finish. Alas no, they share the trait of having two birthday celebrations, one on his actual Birthday, 21st April, and one tomorrow.
Two birthday cakes, loads of presents, party bags that resemble what I actually got for my birthday nearly 40 years ago.
I fear for the younger generation. They are used to many toys, gadgets, designer clothes, holidays. As parents we do try not to spoil them and to keep them well grounded, but they are being exposed to a very different life to what I was used to.
How will this affect their desire to be successful in the future, to carve out a career and seek employment opportunities? Will they have an expectation that everything will be handed to them on a plate?
We used to recruit University graduates. Whilst we had success with this recruitment strategy, we did get the occasion person who felt cold calling was beneath them. Others did not understand the importance of work ethic . I will not force my children to join me in business or tell them what to do. Clearly, I will give them advice and guidance but the decision needs to be theirs.
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