> A crude and uneven ability to think from the perspective of another is a pretty good working definition of narcissism.

Sounds like a pretty good definition. Of course, the prejudice of the article's title is a loaded question* ; and the author getting his feelings off his chest instead of trying to understand Gen Y's perspective is ironic. But the definition is good, and it's something everyone could benefit from improving at. It certainly made me think.

Maybe today's incredible fees for higher ed leads students to expect some pastoral attention?

* I thought that that was a dorothy dixer; apparently not: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dorothy_Dixer