Move Over Gen Z Gen Alpha is Here
now before we start
we’re going to ask you guys a series of
questions if you find
any truth behind statements we say
please raise your hand
how many of you guys think that gen z
was anyone born from the years of 1997
to 2010
are more rebellious and defiant from a
behavioral standpoint than other
generations
such as parents grandparents and any
other generations
how many of you guys think that gen z is
more independent than when other
generations were at gen z’s age
when we’re talking about independence
this is defined as taking charge of
monumental events of adulthood
how many of you guys think that gen z
smokes slash vapes or does drugs more
than other generations
at its ages
and last question how many of you guys
think that gen z
is more happy and grateful for their
lives the future
and what’s to come in our fastly
evolving and growing world
now if you raise your hand to any of the
questions that we just asked
studies show that you are wrong
turns out gen z is not more rebellious
or defined to rules than our
predecessors
our parents used to talk back to others
more
push boundaries further and take hold of
crazier activities than we’ve ever done
turns out gen z is not more rebellious
or defined to rules than our
predecessors
our parents used to talk back to others
more
push boundaries further and take hold of
crazier activities than we’ve ever done
we’re not more independent than them if
we count independence as those
monumental events of adulthood
such as getting a driver’s license
getting your first job voting
and other activities that mark your
maturity as an adult we see a huge
decline in how gen z
participates and goes after those things
than previous generations as well
drugs this might be a surprise to you
guys
but well enough drug usage smoking and
underage drinking
have declined a lot millennials boomers
and gen xers
had a way higher high school drug usage
than
gen z does and lastly is gen z
more grateful and hopeful for what the
future holds in terms of happiness
no clear studies show that mental health
issues anxiety and depression have
insurmountably increased
and if you haven’t picked up on it by
now there seems to be this common trend
that these previous generations tend to
be the wilder crazier more independent
life of the party attitudes
while gen z is shockingly just the
opposite
more tolerable less crazy more easily
controlled
can be told what to do better and more
sad
and what’s the main factor that caused
all of this
you might ask well you guessed it
it’s technology gen z is the first ever
generation
in history to grow up in a society that
is submerged into technology
from the start i bet you none of us
remember the time before we had laptops
gadgets later phones and all these other
technology
we have proactively lived in the digital
age and
had access to all the newest pieces of
technology and software from the
beginning
the year of 2010 was when the burst
began
the ipad was first released instagram
had just launched
and the word app was the american
dialect society’s word of the year
from around this time onwards it was
believed that the omnipresence of
technology
is what increased digital literacy and
comfort which is why we know the world
the way we do today
technology is no longer seen as a tool
to help us achieve
tasks but literally integrated as an
everyday part of our lives
so what exactly are some of the in-depth
effects of technology on our generation
well on a good note technology allows us
far more connectivity and outreach
with the world around us in numerous
aspects of networking
however negative effects also include
social media affecting depression
and anxiety rates changing gen zhir’s
perceptions of themselves while the
effects of gen z
are never ending and are still of utmost
importance
it’s time to divert our attention to
coming generations as well
new generations are slowly uprising and
it’s time to understand them more deeply
to not only prepare ourselves but allow
us to effectively help them in the
future
learning more about them can allow us to
make more informed
decisions for their own benefits and
needs
generation alpha our children born from
the years of 2010-2025 they’re the first
generation entirely born
within the 21st century being the
children of the millennials
so what are some aspects that make gen z
and gen alpha so different from previous
age groups
members of gen z are extremely more
diverse than any other previous
generation
and they’re on route to becoming the
most well educated age group yet
they’re also digital natives who have
little to no memory of the world as
existed
before the internet they’ve always had
the latest technologies at their
disposal
and have had a continuous desire for
upcoming innovations
born during the introduction of the ipad
these children
are more comfortable swiping a tablet
than speaking to their close adult
relatives
i for one have a little sister at gen
z’s youngest
age group she finds more comfort in
playing on my mom’s iphone than talking
to her older grandparents
choosing technology over familiar
relationships is only one example
of the many ways being obsessed with
technology affects how gen z functions
interpersonally with one another
then we have generation alpha gen alpha
is considered to be the most
technologically infused demographic
up to date they are the tech savvy
children whose influence and reputation
can make gen z nothing more than just an
afterthought
technology will define them this
generation will have great comfort with
technology such as swiping tablets and
clicking buttons
or playing music on their new iphones
they will quickly understand the
situation around them
they’re more likely to start dieting at
a younger age
believe in healthy eating and doing
regular exercise
they’re going to learn how to be
independent faster than
any other previous generation
but at the same time they will present a
unique parenting struggle as well
getting parenting advice and tips to
help nurture this vastly differing
generation will no longer be easy
this new generation will require
deficient methods due to their differing
lifestyle compared to previous
generations
they are going to learn how to be
independent faster than any other
previous generation
it is important for us to know how to
prepare ourselves for the future they
will bring
as these children will already be
compassed in everything related to
technology
we must also ensure that they are able
to develop real personal relationships
by constantly decreasing screen time and
spending more personal time
this will greatly increase your speaking
and communication skills with one
another
education will also be a major conflict
for this generation
traditional methods will decrease and
new methods will have to be implemented
for this generation to further succeed
more workplace learning and hands-on
activities will have to increase
to reduce funding information online to
help them get through classes
another large area we must prepare for
future generations is the effect mental
health will have on their daily lives
their constant use of technology will
drastically increase depression rates
among these younger children
their mental health problems will rise
and overall cause many negative health
issues
among this age group this is an
essential thought to share
because it gives the public more
knowledge about the future of their
children
understanding each other’s views and
values will allow different generations
to increase their appreciation of one
another
this in turn will lead to better
communication and collaboration
because people are now talking from a
sense of appreciation and
acknowledgement
starting to divert attention to and
understanding gen alpha
will allow parents and teachers to be
prepared for what’s about to come
they will have the opportunity to help
and guide this new generation
on the right path because this new
generation is technologically advanced
and seems to put gadgets before personal
communication
learning about them can help solve these
problems more effectively
we must know how to handle these
problems before they arise
we must spend our time and money into
understanding
more about these future generations and
we must know how to prepare ourselves
for the future
whether it’s about health education
relation or whatever they bring for our
world
in the near future