Hais, who co-wrote Millennial Makeover: MySpace, YouTube and the Future of American Politics, have observed that millennial "mellowness" can be traced to child-rearing patterns marked by feel-good toddler shows like Barney ("I love you, you love me", etc.) Moreover, they add, millennials seem devoid of an impulse to fight and prove their superiority over others--not a surprising outcome when everyone gets a trophy.
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