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Parenting
fromSilicon Canals
5 hours agoResearch suggests the 1960s and 70s produced adults who could self-soothe, entertain themselves, and tolerate boredom - not because their parents were wise but because their parents were simply elsewhere - Silicon Canals
Modern parenting emphasizes structured activities, contrasting sharply with past generations' unstructured play, which may have fostered resilience and independence in children.
Relationships
fromSilicon Canals
1 day agoNobody tells you that expecting instant replies is a relatively new social norm - and that an entire generation learned to communicate in ways that never required it - Silicon Canals
Instant communication has created pressure that undermines meaningful relationships, which thrived in a slower-paced era of correspondence.
fromFast Company
1 day agoWhy Gen Z is fangirling over Apple's 'Finder Guy' mascot
Finder Guy is an adorably chunky, dual-toned blue creature with a rounded head and a perpetual smile. Apple is being fairly tight-lipped about him; he hasn't been officially announced or acknowledged by the company.
Apple
#gen-z
Parenting
fromFortune
5 days agoTwo-thirds of parents say their adult Gen Z kids still rely on them financially for support-even though it's putting them under strain | Fortune
Many Gen Zers rely on parental financial support, causing strain on both generations' finances amid a challenging job market and high living costs.
US Elections
fromFortune
2 days agoThe jobs report looks good 'for the wrong reasons,' top economist warns: It's hiding how many Americans are giving up | Fortune
The U.S. economy added 178,000 jobs in March, with the unemployment rate decreasing to 4.3%, but concerns about labor force participation persist.
Silicon Valley
fromFortune
3 days agoGen Z fled San Francisco for Texas and Florida. Now they're turning 'welcomer cities' into the next big tech towns | Fortune
Younger workers are leaving San Francisco for more affordable 'welcomer cities' like Nashville and Orlando, seeking better work-life balance and job opportunities.
Poker
fromFortune
5 days agoCredit card delinquencies among millennials and Gen Z have soared because of sports betting-even in states where it's illegal, new Fed study finds | Fortune
Credit delinquency rates have increased significantly among sports bettors, particularly affecting Gen Z and millennials after legalization in the U.S.
Psychology
fromSilicon Canals
23 hours agoPsychology says the reason older people stop caring isn't emotional withdrawal - it's that they've finally learned to distinguish between what actually matters and what they were only caring about out of social obligation - Silicon Canals
Older individuals prioritize emotional connections over superficial relationships as they age, focusing on what truly matters in their lives.
Parenting
fromSilicon Canals
2 days agoChildren raised in the 1960s and 70s developed their resilience the same way muscle develops under resistance - not by being protected from the load but by being required to carry it, repeatedly, without assistance, until the carrying became the unremarkable default rather than the exceptional achievement - Silicon Canals
Independence and resilience were fostered in children of the '60s and '70s through unstructured play and learning from failure.
#aging
Mental health
fromSilicon Canals
4 days agoPsychology says the reason aging people feel like they don't matter isn't about what they've lost - it's that society defines mattering as productivity and visibility, and the moment you step outside those narrow roles, your value becomes invisible even to people who love you - Silicon Canals
Retirement and aging can lead to feelings of invisibility and worthlessness due to society's narrow definitions of productivity.
Mental health
fromSilicon Canals
1 week agoPsychology says the real reason being over 60 is so hard isn't aging itself - it's that modern culture has no framework for dignity without productivity, and once you stop producing economic value, you become socially invisible in a way that no amount of grandchildren or hobbies can fix - Silicon Canals
The hardest part of aging in the modern West is the cultural equation between productivity and personhood, not physical decline.
Mental health
fromSilicon Canals
4 days agoPsychology says the reason aging people feel like they don't matter isn't about what they've lost - it's that society defines mattering as productivity and visibility, and the moment you step outside those narrow roles, your value becomes invisible even to people who love you - Silicon Canals
Retirement and aging can lead to feelings of invisibility and worthlessness due to society's narrow definitions of productivity.
Mental health
fromSilicon Canals
1 week agoPsychology says the real reason being over 60 is so hard isn't aging itself - it's that modern culture has no framework for dignity without productivity, and once you stop producing economic value, you become socially invisible in a way that no amount of grandchildren or hobbies can fix - Silicon Canals
The hardest part of aging in the modern West is the cultural equation between productivity and personhood, not physical decline.
Careers
fromSilicon Canals
5 days agoThe most profound disconnect between boomers and younger generations isn't about avocado toast or laziness - it's that boomers inherited an economy designed to reward time invested, while millennials and Gen Z are navigating one that rewards attention captured, and the skill sets don't translate - Silicon Canals
Generational tension arises from differing economic realities between baby boomers and younger generations, affecting perceptions of work and success.
Psychology
fromSilicon Canals
1 day agoPsychology says people who grew up poor and became successful often can't fully enjoy it - not because they're ungrateful, but because some part of them never stopped waiting for it to disappear - Silicon Canals
Successful individuals often struggle with feelings of scarcity and anxiety about their financial stability, despite their achievements.
London politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks agoGenerational divide isn't as wide as you think | Letters
Intergenerational narratives are more complex than surface-level rivalry suggests, with significant commonalities between generations but stark inequality emerging around climate change and economic opportunity.
Relationships
fromSilicon Canals
1 week agoPsychology explains people who grew up in the 1960s aren't just private - they struggle to open up from being raised in an era when family problems stayed behind closed doors - Silicon Canals
Generational emotional suppression in men stems from cultural norms that discourage expressing feelings, leading to difficulties in emotional communication.
Women in technology
fromFortune
1 month agoGen Z women are the new face of unemployment-and it's not because they're too choosy. Low grades and bad health are to blame, new research warns | Fortune
Young women in the U.K. are increasingly joining NEET status at accelerating rates, with female unemployment jumping from 9.5% to 11.8% in 2024, reversing years of progress and outpacing male joblessness for the first time.
Marketing
fromCity AM
2 weeks agoMeet Gen Zalpha: The new generation up-starts reshaping consumer culture
Gen Zalpha, the fusion of young Gen Z and older Gen Alpha, wields significant commercial influence through direct purchases and persuasion over parents, making them a critical target market for brands.
Mental health
fromwww.psychologytoday.com
3 weeks agoWhy Gen Z Feel Less Happy Even as Society Gets Richer
Material prosperity and technological advancement have not translated into increased happiness, with younger generations reporting the lowest well-being despite unprecedented access to education, healthcare, and information.
fromFast Company
1 month agoMillennials don't want to quit. They want to get laid off
We sold them a career vision which they probably aren't going to get. They're more willing to afford the thought of, 'I'm going to find something else, but I can't really afford to pull the trigger myself'. This reflects how young workers face student debt, rising living costs, and diminished prospects for traditional milestones like homeownership, making voluntary job transitions feel financially impossible despite career dissatisfaction.
Careers
fromBuzzFeed
1 month agoBoomers Have Plenty Of Opinions About Gen Z, But They All Seem To Agree On This One Point
In my opinion, it is harder for young people now. I believe my generation got the last decent kick at the cat. To all my peers who denigrate these young people: who raised them? We did. Or we raised their parents and taught them how to be parents themselves. They're our babies, so perhaps we should take a look in the mirror before we crap on them.
Mental health
fromBuzzFeed
1 month agoThis Viral Post About Why Millennials Aren't Having Kids Is Sparking A Massive Debate
I'm just going to say it: The whole kids versus no-kids debate isn't actually about kids. It's about resources. I feel like a considerable portion of our generation feels like we got rug-pulled by 'the system,' and understandably so. Hence, where we are today. Money, time, energy, emotions - everyone is feeling the squeeze, and that changes the mental calculus for everyone (as it should).
US news
Relationships
fromSilicon Canals
2 months ago8 things boomers swore they'd never become that they've slowly turned into anyway-and their kids see it even if they don't - Silicon Canals
A generation that once embraced change has become resistant to technology and critical of younger generations while repeating the same behaviors they condemned.
Digital life
fromBuzzFeed
1 month agoAdults Over 60, Be Honest: Are Young People Today Facing A Tougher Reality Than Past Generations?
Young people today face different, often greater challenges—AI, pervasive social media, housing costs, and unstable jobs—making coming of age more difficult than prior eras.
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