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The Sexually Fluid Millennial

Is he gay? Is she bi? Does it matter? Half of Millennials don’t think so
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“I think the ones who are starting families earlier are doing it on accident and that a lot of people are actually putting it off.”

"I think the ones who are starting families earlier are doing it on accident and that a lot of people are actually putting it off."
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Children: A Choice, Not an Obligation

Millennial women are the slowest to have children; career, cost, and increased societal support of a woman’s choice are all possible contributing factors
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Introduction: Fall Print Issue

At a projected 75.3 million, Millennials have surpassed the Baby Boomer generation, now projected at 74.9 million people. For the...
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The Difference Between Gender and Sexual Orientation

Ball Bearings sits down with members of the LGBTQ+ community to discuss the difference between gender identity and sexual orientation
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“We enjoy going on vacation with our family, but only see them twice a year. Special traditions have helped keep each of our families together.”

"We enjoy going on vacation with our family, but only see them twice a year. Special traditions have helped keep each of our families together."
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The Multi-generational Household

Millennials are living with their parents and other family members far more than any generation in the past
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“You have a better understanding for the older generation and more respect for elders when you’re that close with them all the time.”

"You have a better understanding for the older generation and more respect for elders when you're that close with them all the time."
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The New Family Tree: Millennials and Family

From the nuclear to the extended, see how Millennials experience family
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Parenting Values through the Years

Millennials have different views when it comes to parenting. See what each generation values and how they compare to one another.
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