Comments on: What I Love About People in Their 20s

By: Angie

Angie — Fri, 30 Jan 2009 05:32:55 +0000

What a great post! As someone in their 20s, I feel like I never hear this from the adults around me, even if they are thinking it. Sometimes I just feel like I am misunderstood or out of step with other adults, and not even an adult because I am "naive and idealistic". Please share this with the 20 somethings around you. I am sure they would love to hear it and to know how they appreciated!

By: Jim Martin

Jim Martin — Mon, 26 Jan 2009 20:53:48 +0000

L.L.Now that has to count for something! To be able to say that you used to be in your 20s ought to be close enough.

By: Jim Martin

Jim Martin — Mon, 26 Jan 2009 20:48:45 +0000

Karin,Your comment (and Connie’s) about their confidence can be so energizing to the people around them. How wonderful when they demonstrate a willingness to listen to those who have lived a little longer. May such wisdom only serve to encourage and bless.

By: Jim Martin

Jim Martin — Mon, 26 Jan 2009 20:44:51 +0000

Connie,Energy and passion are two characteristics that I have notice in a lot of 20 somethings! They often bring fresh eyes and an open heart to things I have long forgotten or ignored.

By: Jim Martin

Jim Martin — Mon, 26 Jan 2009 20:41:50 +0000

Greg– I have observed the same. An interesting time. Thanks very much.

By: Jim Martin

Jim Martin — Mon, 26 Jan 2009 20:40:29 +0000

Michelle,Great point! I have noticed this as well. They are more interested in the "how" and "why" of transformation. Important questions.

By: Jim Martin

Jim Martin — Mon, 26 Jan 2009 20:38:46 +0000

Barry– It is interesting, isn’t it, to see in your children some of the traits you have wanted in your own life. I can relate!

By: L.L. Barkat

L.L. Barkat — Mon, 26 Jan 2009 17:27:56 +0000

Well, I kinda love that I used to be a person in my twenties. : )

By: karin

karin — Mon, 26 Jan 2009 15:58:28 +0000

I love that I have people in their 20s in my life! Many have a sense of confidence that just blows me away because I don’t recall having it at that age! I really appreciate those 20s who also value the insight, wisdom and experiences of the previous generation and don’t dismiss it, keep what is good and build on it. I so agree with your commenter Michelle! When I left home, 40+years ago, I already wanted nothing more than to shed the legalistic baggage bequeathed to me – and with God’s help I did. I compared them to God’s Word myself and weeded out the man-imposed from the God-designed protective ‘moral codes’. God is so good!

By: Connie Lard

Connie Lard — Sat, 24 Jan 2009 15:15:26 +0000

I think of energy and passion. My sons and daughter-in-law are in their twenties. They each have a zest for life that is quite contagious. And they articulate their ideas boldly, seemingly without fear of judgment. It is a delight to spend time with them because I find myself energized just by being around them.