Twixter is a neologism that describes a new generation of young adults in the United States and other industrialized countries who are trapped, in a sense, betwixt (between) adolescence and adulthood. This Western neologism is somewhat analogous to the Japanese term parasite single. The Twixter phenomenon was discussed in the 2005 issue of Time.

Behavior

Twixters are typically young adults who live with their parents or are otherwise not independent financially. If they are employed, they often have unsteady and low-paying jobs. They may have recently left university or high school, or recently embarked on a career.

Media coverage

Time published an article titled "Twixter Generation: Young Adults Who Won't Grow Up" in January 2005, putting this relatively obscure demographic in the spotlight. stirring controversy within the Italian media. Newspapers received numerous letters from readers who took offense and pointed out that he knew little about the situation of a considerable number of twenty-something Italians who live on approximately €1,000 per month and cannot afford to leave their parents' house. A similar case is also seen in Spain, with the term ' to describe the youth who live with €1,000 salary (mil euros). In Greece, the minimum salary is €700 and the Greek media popularized the term the "€700 generation". This generation evolved in circumstances leading to the Greek debt crisis and participated in the 2010–2011 Greek protests.

See also

  • Boomerang Generation
  • Emerging adulthood
  • Freeters
  • Hikikomori
  • NEET
  • Parasite single
  • Waithood

References

  • On the cover of Time Magazine
  • Twixters, The Indie Comedy Series
  • On The Toronto Star
  • Kay R. Daly calls it "Peter Pan Syndrome"
  • They Just Won't Grow Up