Tethered Generation

Kathryn Tyler is a freelance writer with a background in human resources training (Tyler 469). She considers herself part of Generation X, which is the generation that follows Generation Y. Generation X being the children of the 2000’s or “millennials”, and Generation Y being those born between 1980 and 1999 (Arguments 468). In her essay “Tethered Generations”, she discusses how millennials’ dependency on technology and the relationship with their peers and parents that resulted from that dependency affect employers and the workforce today. Tyler’s background in Human resources would suggest her thesis is valid. She gives multiple examples and statistics as well as testimonials from other human resources professionals, writers, employers,  and psychologists alike to support her claim. For example, she provides a testimonial from Robert Epstein, an editor for Psychology Today. This essay is extremely applicable to myself and those of Generation X because it reveals the problems and tendencies of our generation and how employers may adapt to our generation. There is one enthymeme when Tyler talks about a male’s prefrontal lobe developing well into their twenties. No supporting evidence is given as well as any clear reason as to why this is valid. With the exception of the enthymeme, every argument or claim made is supported with testimonials from credible sources and facts. Tyler employs the use of logos rather than ethos, thoroughly explaining each claim and focusing more on the quality of the support for her claims than character. Overall, the essay is well-versed and well-written, utilizing no logical fallacies at all.

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