They were less argumentative and broke out with numerous books and films. Music and styles also dramatically changed. .
This now brings us to the Millennial generation who do not like the term rebel, but revolution. The millennial generation brings a revolution, according to the authors; they "reveal themselves as the answer to the central problem facing Xers, the prior youth generation." The agenda for the millennial generation will be to get organized, set high standards, work as a team and perform civic duties. The revolution will not take place for a long time, but as history has proven, there are some guides used to determine when the revolution will take place. According to the authors, there is a timetable as to when and how things arise. Approximately 20 years after a generation has emerged, that is when the public discovery happens. After 25 years, the generations full possession of the youth culture occurs. The complete breakout of the new generation occurs 30 years after it is born. This is when it hits maximum social attention. Finally, the public interest of a generation happens when its identity becomes a tired subject and it takes about 35 years after birth. This timetable is just an example of when the generation of today and in the past has acclaimed its being. .
Based on the authors, rebellion is necessary to curb and compliment the weaknesses and strengths of the older generations. It is an invaluable function to come to pass for the future. It is not to say that one generation is better or worse, just different. With each generation, there are different needs, oportunities, desire, fears, and takes place in a different time in history, so all evolve. As Howe and Strauss state "Each generation does what it must, within the context of the history and generational constellation into which it is born." .
Born in 1987, at age 16, the interviewee was more than willing to express his views and opinions regarding the millennial generation.