SailorWriter
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As a Gen Z myself, I sometimes search 'why Generation Z is bad' or something and wondered what makes us hated by the older generation, morally and generally. I would like to read it from you.
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Do you believe that Generation Z is bad, whether morally or generally?
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Every generation from the beginning of time has had issues with the older generation. From being a Baby Boomer as I am I have seen many generations come and go, but what it boils down to is the morality of the person in spite of peer pressure and the fads there of as what is being taught and presented to all of us. Even being a Christian is not always socially acceptable by man's standards.
Hey Sailor Writer.
Hatred is too strong a word to begin with, at least what you would get from Christians anyway. It's just that my generation isn't fond of what the powers that be have turned you into.
1. There is a general disdain for the music. We see it as very dumbed down, negative and simplistic. In many cases it doesn't even classify as music anymore. It's a dude talking with a drum machine behind him, and maybe two or three notes being repeated somewhere (tops).
2. There is a general lack of manners or respect for others.
3. There is a strong lean towards sympathy with sexual immorality, such as with the whole LGBTQ movement.
4. There is a general lack of education, and a sort of apathy towards making something of themselves. Sort of an entitlement mentality, where they are not going to be working very hard, if at all, and the world owes them whether they work or not.
That's NOT to say that we view your entire generation this way, and we can be terribly impressed with those who are not this way, but are seriously seeking to improve themselves in all areas of life. But I think at this point it may often take becoming a Christian, because the spirit that the enemy now has the world walking in is like tired defeated soldiers with little motivation left to fight, and seemingly no hope of victory.
I know that could come off as harsh, but if you were honestly seeking an answer to the question that would be mine, and I know I'm not alone. I've spoken to others my age, and it's pretty much the way we feel. But again, look at it as an opportunity to really shine in the midst of a bunch of dying lights, cuz we are immensely impressed whenever we see one of you guys really "going for the gusto" as we used to say, and applying themselves. Whenever I see one - courteous, respectful, hard working, smart - I think, "Well here's a guy who will be managing one these things himself inside two years, if not sooner." And again, I don't really view it as your generation's fault, aside from those who just tow the party line and sympathize with it. I see it as what the globalists have deliberately turned you into. It's just that unfortunately too many have cooperated rather than fight back.
God bless, and hope you can gain something from it. That would be my honest answer.
In Christ,
Hidden
Then, in our day, there was the hippy movement, the sexual revolution, long hair, and the introduction of rock music.
Which the previous generation despised as well, Lol.
That was actually the real start of the modern decline, IMO. Some could point to the roaring 20s as drifting in the same hedonistic directions, but the 70s is when the flood gates really opened, and there was no Great Depression to close them back up.
Interesting how when people, for the most part, have plenty that is when things really go south quickly vs when people have to tighten their belts. It's an example of how entitlement mentality degrades society.
Yes. It doesn't do anyone any favors, because it stunts growth and development.
I should add that there were also a few notable differences back then, particularly in the education level. My entire mother's side was into the Hippie Movement, and they were not unintelligent, uneducated people. Every one of them has either a PhD or a Masters in something today, and one was a Dean at a University in New Orleans.
Same with the music. Some of it was a little trashy, but there was an accomplished quality to some of it. I grew up on stuff like the Doobie Brothers, Led Zeppelin, Rush and Yes, and you don't find that same kind of quality musicianship these days. But maybe the morality issue (i.e. lack thereof) was the most important negative factor, because that started the real downslide. When the masses distance themselves from the God who created Heaven and earth, they remove themselves from the Source of all wisdom, knowledge and understanding, and what they get in return is mental atrophy and stagnation, provided by the enemy instead.
I think it's why every generation kinda admires the one before it in some ways. I admired my dad's generation, back when they were listening to Motown and Elvis, and people still dressed nice, there was common courtesy, and Christian influence on TV shows and prayer in school, and the pledge of allegiance to the flag, and an emphasis on working hard and getting an education to make something of yourself. SUCH a different era.
Vaccine
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I don't think Gen Z is bad (See my signature). Funny to think someone said that thousands of years ago.
I think Gen Z is more visible than any previous generation due to the internet. And so they draw more criticism than they deserve. Because in general negative things said have a much greater impact than positive things.
Remember there's a tiny bit of projection in every criticism. If an older generation is hating on you for something, consider the source. Maybe they're projecting on you some bitterness or insecurity from their own upbringing.
I think Gen Z is more visible than any previous generation due to the internet. And so they draw more criticism than they deserve. Because in general negative things said have a much greater impact than positive things.
Remember there's a tiny bit of projection in every criticism. If an older generation is hating on you for something, consider the source. Maybe they're projecting on you some bitterness or insecurity from their own upbringing.
It can certainly be possible, yes. Only as a rule, you won't see the nastiness among older generations towards one another that you do the younger. Most older people will simply check out of things like Facebook altogether and leave it to those who like all the nasty exchanges, whereas it is often the younger crowd who generally have more of an appetite for it.
I also just tend to go by what I see on the street, and it's the same thing. With older people, they make eye contact, they will smile, they hold the door for you, and wish you a warm greeting. Younger people generally do not make eye contact, don't smile, don't exchange any form of greeting, and show no courtesy nor appreciate any.
So while there will certainly always be exceptions to the rule in both directions, in general terms here I'm not talking theory. I'm expressing what I see and experience in public every day.
Vaccine
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True there are exceptions to every rule.
Also, as you said hatred is a strong word. Noticing "younger people generally do not make eye contact, don't smile, don't exchange any form of greeting, and show no courtesy nor appreciate any." is far from hatred. It's just an observation. I've had similar experiences too. When I see actual hatred, like the nastiness you mentioned on Facebook, I can't help thinking there's a tiny bit of projection happening from those people too.
It's nice to experience the opposite too. I will say Gen Z seems purpose driven in my experience.
I appreciate differing opinions when they're courteous, so thanks for the response. And I certainly hope the best for all people, both young and old, and since younger generations are our future, it's especially encouraging when you see them possessing positive qualities like being purpose driven.
About the lack of courtesy or even simple recognition not being outright hatred, I agree. It tends to simply come off as somewhere between dismissive indifference and mild disdain (sometimes blatant disdain, but most often simply the former). But these kinds of social interactions, or lack thereof, are reflective of a general lack of anything resembling brotherly kindness that, again, I still see among older generations. Now maybe it's because older people have simply had longer to live, and less on their minds - maybe their lives are easier or at least less troubled - but there is just an underlying lack of empathy that I think runs deeper than all that, and I believe it's because the Golden Rule and Christian morality in general has been "driven" out of society over the last several generations (pardon the pun), so now we are into an entirely different mindset; one where the younger generations feel no need to be empathetic, since they have no governing principles guiding them by which they should.
Your generation is not hated. My generation, the Millennials, are the ones that are hated. Gen Z is just... confused. So many of them don't know what gender they are and they're becoming gay just because it's trendy. There are studies that show that Gen Z is the gayest generation so far, and that's probably because they are so influenced by social media. They also have the attention span of a gnat thanks to their obsession with TikTok.
The Modern Struggle: How Gen Z's Decreasing Attention Span Affects Higher Education
Why Instant Gratification and Easy Access to Information are Hindering Gen Z's Academic Progress In recent years, the world has seen a significant shift in the way we consume and process information. The rise of the internet, artificial intelligence, and social media platforms like TikTok have made
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It’s official: Gen Z is extremely gay
According to new research, Gen Z is queerer than any other generation
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Christ_empowered
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I think gen z is shaped by social and economic factors same as all generations. I do think 
growing up with economic uncertainty and social disintegration is probably not ideal at all for anyone much less an entire generation…
growing up with economic uncertainty and social disintegration is probably not ideal at all for anyone much less an entire generation…
The Modern Struggle: How Gen Z's Decreasing Attention Span Affects Higher Education
Why Instant Gratification and Easy Access to Information are Hindering Gen Z's Academic Progress In recent years, the world has seen a significant shift in the way we consume and process information. The rise of the internet, artificial intelligence, and social media platforms like TikTok have made
This is an interesting article.
First, let's dive into the core issue: the decline of attention spans. A 2015 study by Microsoft found that the average human attention span had dropped from 12 seconds in 2000 to just eight seconds in 2013 – less than that of a goldfish. With the further proliferation of smartphones and social media platforms like TikTok, which features 15-second videos, it's likely that attention spans have continued to shrink.
This decrease in attention span is problematic in higher education, where deep focus and critical thinking are essential to academic success. As students become accustomed to consuming content in brief, bite-sized chunks, they may struggle to engage in more extended periods of concentration necessary for tasks like reading lengthy academic articles or writing well-researched papers.
Yeah, and like studying the flippin' Bible! How on earth can anyone sit through an in-depth Bible study or a 45 minute sermon with any substance to it if they can only maintain their attention for 12 seconds or less? I find it almost too incredible to believe, only it greatly disturbs me that it might actually be possible.
Yeah, I mean, how do you get kids like that to even read from a textbook in school? You hear how bad it is to be a teacher these days. I can imagine.
Christ_empowered
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Not to sound like a conspiracy theorist but…
Could it be deliberate? Makes easier to manage or something?
Could it be deliberate? Makes easier to manage or something?
A responder in the link mentioned this, saying;
We can add the quasi-exclusive reliance on lecture handouts instead of textbooks, and the exaggerated number of class presentations instead of written reports and we end up with a seriously reduced content acquisition during the time of studies compared with previous generations.
And maybe that's part of it. I don't think anyone is expected to absorb all of an hour long presentation, which was precisely why they had textbooks. You were supposed to go home and absorb the material in your quiet time, through concentrated reading.
That's actually the first thing I think of, but the strange part is how others can live like that. I can't imagine having an attention span that short, like at all.
If I were a politician, I would be very happy about it.
SailorWriter
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Thank you for your response. I think the 4th part applies to me the most. Why? Because I always feel that I am in a state of stagnation thanks to my technology addiction and just general laziness.