(((They want to bust ass as can-do capitalists and don't want to have any kids. And they're exceedingly thrilled about the prospect.)))
Link: Young Indians happiest in the world: Survey-India-The Times of India.
Young Indians happiest in the world: Survey
20 Sep 2007, 1745 hrs IST,PTI
NEW DELHI: When it comes to being satisfied with oneself, Indian youths are the world's happiest lot with career being their top priority.
Young middle-class Indians are the happiest people of all and much more satisfied with all aspects of their lives compared to other nationalities, according to a new global survey by Swedish research and consulting firm Kairos Future.
Further, work comes as top priority for Indian youth, followed by a good career and higher-status. In contrast, for those in Europe, a good living environment comes on top and above all work-related aspects, Kairos Future said.
The priorities of Indian youth – work, good career and a position with high status, are reflected in their values such as endurance and entrepreneurship. (((Whatever happened to kicking back and passively waiting for your next incarnation?)))
"Indian youth are also strikingly more optimistic about their own future and also about the future of society. The general picture in other countries is that young people tend to be personal optimists but societal pessimists," according to Kairos Future Group CEO and founder Mats Lindgren.
However, the study found that even though family is a strong focal point in an Indian society, youths here showed little interest in having a family and children of their own....
