I belong to a couple of Facebook groups that are related to my profession. Lately, the posts in these groups are annoying me to the nth degree. The posts are usually clinical questions about where to find free Continuing Education Units, how to treat a particular disorder or use a therapy strategy, favorite apps, or whether or not to end therapy services. I had many similar questions 25 years ago as a young clinician but I did my own research to find my answers. In this day and age, anyone can find information on the Internet but you need to read everything you find. Personally, I like searching for my own answers. It puts my OCD to good use; however, I am finding more and more individuals who would rather be given the answers through social media.  The younger clinicians don’t want to look for that journal article, refer to their old textbooks, or do their own Internet search.  They ask us to send them our templates we have created to fit our note taking and report writing needs. To make the posts even more annoying, they end each post with TIA (thanks in advance for all of you who aren’t bilingual text speakers).  How in the world did these people get Masters Degrees? 

It’s okay to ask questions, however make sure you look for the answer on your own first. Ask for our clinical opinions but don’t expect us to tell you what to do next.  

We’ve created a generation of individuals who lack critical thinking and problem solving skills. They want instant gratification without the stress of thinking.  They are in for a rude awakening in a few short years. 

I wonder what Baby Boomers said about Generation X?