Remember back in the day when almost everyone was married by the time they were thirty? Well, nowadays if you get married earlier than 30, it’s almost as if millennials think something is wrong with you. Today’s generation is not only associated with things like laziness and sensitivity, they are also much less prone to commit to anything. They don’t have a steady job, move a lot more than their parents, and also avoid marriage like the plague.
Many experts have investigated the various reasons for the severe decline of marriages in recent decades. One of the possible culprits is Hollywood’s consistent portrayal of marriages as either unimportant or miserable, which deeply affected the culture over the years. Another reason that is often cited is the “no-fault” divorce laws which have been signed by President Ronald Reagan, effectively allowing people to get divorced for no reason other than a lack of desire to continue being married.
Millennials Don’t Iron Their Clothes
Remember a time when your mother wouldn’t let you leave the house without having a neat and ironed shirt on? Those days are practically gone today, as young people have all but abandoned the iron. If it’s too much work for millennials to clean their cereal bowl and spoon, how much motivation would they have to iron out their clothes?
Many modern clothing brands try to circumvent this issue by promoting clothing with no-iron materials. These shirts and pants tend to stay wrinkle-free, which saves our millennials the effort of having to iron their clothes. This is one activity that simply can’t be automated at the moment, it’s also very costly in terms of time investment. That’s why most young people opt to either avoid ironing their clothes entirely or simply put them in the dryer.
Millennials Aren’t Reading Newspapers Anymore
Let’s face it, newspapers are practically dead. The only people who still read the newspapers are almost always 50 years old or older, and even they often just skim through the headlines. There’s really no point in reading these anymore since you can just google something and get an aggregated list of news reports relating to what you’ve just searched.
Most of today’s mainstream news media outlets have transitioned into the online space, with many of their readers using their websites. They have also launched apps, and even appear often on YouTube, as the platform promotes mainstream media over regular creators when it comes to politics and world news.
Movie Theaters Are Suffering Too
Going to theaters was one of America’s favorite hobbies during the ‘80s and ‘90s. This social event was popularized largely thanks to some of the amazing actors of the time, and the tendency of bored people to want entertainment. Back in the day, if you wanted to see a great film, you had to go to the theater, which is why many went as much as 3-4 times per month to see a movie.
Today’s lethargic film-streaming era is one where you can open your phone and have access to all of the world’s films in a few seconds. This means that the incentive to go out and watch new films is practically gone, especially when you can just make popcorn at home and enjoy the world’s largest library of films and TV shows, practically for free. This decline in movie-going is also related to Hollywood’s complete lack of originality in recent years, as studios rely a lot more on CGI remakes and boring sequels that don’t break the mold.
They Don’t Buy Clothes In Department Stores Anymore
Department stores used to be one of the most popular destinations for young people across America. Plenty of youngsters would go with their friends and try out clothes, accessories, shoes, perfumes, makeup, and all the new designer fashions. While it might be true that some millennials still go out to these spots, it’s usually just to try out products rather than actually buy them.
It’s much easier today to simply go online, look for the best deals on whatever clothing or jewelry you want to purchase, and get it mailed straight to your house. Many millennials prefer to skip out on department stores or go there just to see how the clothes they’re going to buy online look on them. With the emergence of virtual reality technology, soon you’ll simply be able to look at yourself in the mirror and products will be digitally shown on your body, saving you the hassle of trying them on in real life.