Is Generation Z More Scared Than Earlier Generations?
The messages they're getting in the media are terrifying—and the sustained sense of real threats could leave this generation with psychological scars.
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Understanding Gen Z
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Is Gen Z really any different from other generations? How have they been shaped by—and responded to—new technology, recent history, and a shifting economy?
Tumblr Helped Me Plan My Eating Disorder. Then It Helped Me Heal.
There are upsides and downsides to social media—and I'm proud to be part of a generation tackling these issues to create a healthier future.
Can Artificial Intelligence Solve Our Problems With Harassment Online?
The right kind of A.I. can respond to any threat of violence, thereby encouraging bystanders to take action to maintain responsible online communities.
Stop Associating Video Games With Youth Gun Violence
Separating our conversations about school shootings from our conversations about video games will improve our approach to both.
Have Headphones Made Gen Z More Insular?
Watching my children consume their music with plugs stuffed in their ears, I wonder if we're all missing out on opportunities to engage.
There’s a Crisis of Reading Among Generation Z
As young people read less and less, they may be short-circuiting their reading brains.
What Happens When We Turn to Smartphones to Escape Our Kids?
I'm hopeful that the next generation of children, after watching us be fools for our devices, may decide it's not worth it.
Why Boomers and Gen X’ers Are Wrong to Bash Gen Z
I used to worry about this allegedly cosseted generation. Then came the shootings in Parkland, and I began to see another side of these young people that humbles me.
Gen Z’s Message to Parents: ‘Put Your Phone Down’
In our conversations with young people, it's become clear that technology abuse is rampant—among their parents.
Parents of Gen Z’ers Shouldn’t Freak Out About Social Media—They Should Have a Conversation
Take some time to talk with the young adults in your life about recent technological changes—their responses may surprise you.