The focus groups were utilized to first uncover the issues that cause the most angst for young people and then explored solutions to these issues and addressed the motivation factors for civic participation. Their confidence and determination differs sharply from prevalent images of this generation. Youth see today's politicians as uninterested and unresponsive to youth and failing to address real problems. Dealing with crime and violence is important. Strengthening working families is important.
Education is important.
And having a good marriage that lasts is important. It's Generation Xpectation. They have high expectations of themselves and of others, and they fully expect to succeed in their work, in building a family and in their communities. They expect fast and vast changes throughout their lives, and they're ready for it. They expect employers to invest in workers and communities even if it means less profits and they support incentives for businesses that do so.