The concept of twixters differs in each society. In the US, a child
staying with his parents well after 18 is a twixter. It is not restricted to a delay in marriage and having children, but also in the delay of shouldering responsibilities. In our society, however, the concept of moving out is different. Nafisa Ali, social activist and a mother of three says, “Sometimes I used to ask my children that why don’t they move out and become independent, but then I used to feel that if they are with us, it’s a bonus! It is always wonderful to have your parents with you. I would love to have my parents with me. If nothing else, you learn codependency and the importance of sharing, which in today’s world or in the western world is all about taking, and giving is a forgotten ideal.”
But, youngsters have a different take. Prachi Desai, the “Rock On!” gal says, “I am very family oriented but yes there are certain things that I want to do, certain decisions that I want to take and I guess each one of us needs little freedom and space. I think, in due time, I would need my space and I’m not against the idea of moving out at all. I think it’s about how comfortable you are and how much space your parents give you. I think it’s great that kids go and stay on their own, and earn a living, because they learn so many different things.”
There are books written on twixters and FAQs answered on how to become “untwixed”, but is being a twixter bad or is it just a passing fad? “The twixter phenomenon is often viewed with a negative connotation. The society needs to have a tolerant stance. If they are at a certain stage in their lives, there is a reason for it. Also, there is nothing bad in taking your time in moving ahead with your life. It is much better than leading life like a rat race and committing blunders. One characteristic that stands out (in twixters) is their being OK with being in the 'in-between' stage. They are OK going through the agony of this ambiguity,” adds Dr Chugh.
Perhaps, twixters are not scared to take on responsibilities but are careful about how they want to lead their life. They assume they have a long life and so want to experiment with jobs, careers, relationships, and life, more so because of the multiple options available. And perhaps due to better life expectancy in first world societies, adults are allowing the new generation to take their time and toy with their lives as well! Twixters are not necessarily ‘betwixt and between’... They are the new generation for you, the generation of twixters...
staying with his parents well after 18 is a twixter. It is not restricted to a delay in marriage and having children, but also in the delay of shouldering responsibilities. In our society, however, the concept of moving out is different. Nafisa Ali, social activist and a mother of three says, “Sometimes I used to ask my children that why don’t they move out and become independent, but then I used to feel that if they are with us, it’s a bonus! It is always wonderful to have your parents with you. I would love to have my parents with me. If nothing else, you learn codependency and the importance of sharing, which in today’s world or in the western world is all about taking, and giving is a forgotten ideal.”But, youngsters have a different take. Prachi Desai, the “Rock On!” gal says, “I am very family oriented but yes there are certain things that I want to do, certain decisions that I want to take and I guess each one of us needs little freedom and space. I think, in due time, I would need my space and I’m not against the idea of moving out at all. I think it’s about how comfortable you are and how much space your parents give you. I think it’s great that kids go and stay on their own, and earn a living, because they learn so many different things.”
There are books written on twixters and FAQs answered on how to become “untwixed”, but is being a twixter bad or is it just a passing fad? “The twixter phenomenon is often viewed with a negative connotation. The society needs to have a tolerant stance. If they are at a certain stage in their lives, there is a reason for it. Also, there is nothing bad in taking your time in moving ahead with your life. It is much better than leading life like a rat race and committing blunders. One characteristic that stands out (in twixters) is their being OK with being in the 'in-between' stage. They are OK going through the agony of this ambiguity,” adds Dr Chugh.
Perhaps, twixters are not scared to take on responsibilities but are careful about how they want to lead their life. They assume they have a long life and so want to experiment with jobs, careers, relationships, and life, more so because of the multiple options available. And perhaps due to better life expectancy in first world societies, adults are allowing the new generation to take their time and toy with their lives as well! Twixters are not necessarily ‘betwixt and between’... They are the new generation for you, the generation of twixters...
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Source : IIPM Editorial, 2008
An IIPM and Professor Arindam Chaudhuri (Renowned Management Guru and Economist) Initiative
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