Seven Core Traits of Millennials (Adolescent Psychology)

Team-Oriented

Millennials are developing strong team instincts and tight peer bonds. ex., sports and Barney

Pressured

Pushed to study hard, avoid personal risks, and take full advantage of the collective opportunities adults are offering them, Millennials feel a "trophy kid" pressure to excel.

Conventional

Taking pride in their improving behavior and quite comfortable with their parents' values, Millennials provide a modern twist to the traditional belief that social rules and standards can make life easier.

Special

The sense that Millennials are vital to the nation and to their parents' sense of purpose.

Sheltered

The surge of child-safety rules and protecting/shielding Millennials from danger.

Achieving

With accountability and higher school standards rising to the very top of America's political agenda, Millennials are on track to becoming the smartest, best-educated generation in U.S. history.

Confident

With high levels of trust and optimism - and a newly felt connection to parents and the future - Millennial teens are beginning to equate good news for themselves with good news for their country.