Why shouldn't you worry about Generation Z?
In Western societies, most people believe that children today will not have a better chance in life than their parents did in the past. Young people are also worried about issues such as problems in buying housing and climate change.
According to Khabar Online, a large generation of young people is being formed. Globally, about 2 billion people were born between 1997 and 2012 and are part of “Generation Z”. In the US and UK, this group makes up a fifth of the population, rivaling the boomers; While in India and Nigeria, the young are significantly more than the elderly.
For each generation, there is a simple narrative: Boomers paralleling post-war abundance and Millennials simultaneously experiencing the financial crisis of 2007-2009. For Gen Z, the common view is that smartphones have made them sad and have a bleaker future ahead of them.
In Western societies, most people believe that children today will not have a better chance in life than their parents did in the past. Young people are also worried about issues such as problems in buying housing and climate change. Social scientists worry that Generation Z, who have spent most of their time online, are now suffering from anxiety and depression. Some politicians in the US and the UK are considering banning the use of smartphones and restricting social media for children under the age of 16.
All of these things can make us feel less hopeful than Generation Z. But when we look at the world and on a wider scale, we see that the youth of Zomer do not suffer a bitter fate. In many respects, they do well:
About four-fifths of the world's 12- to 27-year-old population live in emerging economies and are better off than their parents thanks to the growth and expansion of technology. But in some areas, there is concern that the rapid progress of the past decades may not be repeated. This anxiety is evident in China.
Gen Z rightly acquires marketable skills. Most of them seek to study engineering and medical sciences; While humanities are out of vogue.
Clearly, Generation Z is transforming the world of work. They have the power to negotiate—and they know it. Many millennials grew up in the shadow of the global financial crisis and avoided asking for a raise. Generation Z seems less concerned about leaving their jobs for a better opportunity or an enjoyable life.
Generation Z, due to their greater interest in social and environmental issues, may have an important impact on societies. These young people pay less attention to nightlife and drug use and do not lead an irresponsible life. Of course, these differences may increase feelings of loneliness and decrease face-to-face communication and sexual relations. Also, reported rates of anxiety and depression are increasing in some areas, although this increase may be due to increased awareness of mental health problems.
Generation Z has made a significant impact in the work and social world. They have skills and strengths that enable them to play an important role in communities and the labor market. These young people have a strong will and prefer to take advantage of better opportunities in life.
On the other hand, middle-aged people may be concerned about the formation of youth Z and the effects they have on societies because of their past experiences. But in the end, if these developments benefit the society and create better opportunities for all people, they can also benefit from these opportunities.
Generation Z is more widely involved in cyberspace and everyday technology. The speed of learning smartphones and social media programs has caused these young people to look for ways to manage cyberspace better and more productively. Whether this virtual space is for their benefit or may negatively affect their psyche is a matter of debate. Anyway, they are gradually forming methods for optimal use of virtual space to use its advantages and disadvantages in the best possible way.
In the past, new technologies have always been accompanied by problems. In the same way, the use of virtual space also requires balance and correct management.
By taking measures such as informing young people about the dangers in cyberspace, providing training related to time management and setting the limits of using social media, it is possible to prevent the occurrence of psychological and social problems and take advantage of the benefits of this technology in the best way.
