Today's College Student: Descriptor #2

2. They love family.

They rely on family as a sanctuary from the troubles of their world. They’ve been sheltered by many kid-safety rules and devices. They grew up with the “Baby On Board” sign on the mini-van. Many are the focus of what I call “parental paranoia.” The result? They love their family. If they aren’t a part of a nuclear family, they create one. (This explains the unorthodox communities and gangs we hear about today). In a recent annual U.S. survey of teenagers, students were asked: Who is your hero? For the first time in twenty years, the number one response was not an athlete. Number one was: mom and dad. Number two was: grandma and grandpa.