Myth #1: Gen Xers are slackers. Reality: Generation X devotes more hours to work than average and pursues continuing education.

Myth #2: Generation X is hopelessly single and pessimistic about marriage. Reality: A higher percentage of Gen Xers stay married than Boomers, and most want to be married.

Myth #3: Generation Xers are disengaged, existential isolationists. Reality: Gen X is social.

Myth #4: As former latch-key kids, Gen Xers are wimpy, neglectful parents. Reality: About 84% of Gen X parents expect their children to earn at least a baccalaureate, and 39% expect their child to earn a graduate or professional degree.

Myth #5: Generation X is depressed. Reality: Generation X is actually pretty happy.

Check details here: http://www.cnn.com/2011/10/26/living/gen-x-satisfied/index.html?hpt=hp_c2