Mentorship died in the 21st century

How Mentorship Died in the 21st Century, and Why it Matters

By now, you may have heard the term “quarter-life crisis”, coined to describe a uniquely 21st century phenomenon in which, for the first time in human history, people in their early to mid-twenties break down, lost in a swirl of confusion and anxiety. Why? Because they so profoundly lack direction and guidance that the transition into adulthood presents a seemingly insurmountable hurdle.

According to Wikipedia, common symptoms of a quarter life crisis include feelings of being “lost, scared, lonely or confused” about what steps to take in order to become a happy, successful adult. Studies have shown that fears over unemployment, inability to choose the right career path, and suffering from feelings of isolation and loneliness upon leaving the home are all major contributors to the quarter-life crisis, which often induces a range of secondary issues, including depression.[1]

Many older adults immediately blame young people for their own problems, citing the “materialism” and “selfishness” of the millennial generation.

Young people, they say, are just too busy obsessing over Facebook and having the latest iPhone to get a grip on their real priorities and…