[bestwriter]

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I can sum it up in one sentence - GEN Z has embraced the Internet full time

This is a transition phase where the older generation is neither here nor there having to put up with what I could call idiosyncrasies of GEN Z

Off line contacts
Keeping in touch with family and friends physically that which was of paramount importance not so long ago is hardly seen

The GEN Z only meets at events and that could sometimes mean may be once in few years as it happened with our family when a family union was organized.

Gone are the days when members of the family sat together for food. Gone are the days when family members watched tv together These days the GEN Z will watch it in their own room where they will either have their own tv or get glued to the Smart Phone
Living under one roof where elders ruled the roost is a thing of the past. We see even teenagers leaving their home and living independently

Marriage

Marriage is no longer considered important or necessary Live in arrangements can be seen as more a rule than an exception. Live in arrangements probably are less binding on each other.

Comforts come first
Living in apartments rather than houses surrounded by gardens seems to be their choice as manual work is not their cup of tea that would be required to maintain houses and gardens
The DINK(Double income no kids) concept has been embraced and that does not mean that they will reach out to the needy and share their wealth. This indicates their selfish mindset

Their choice of visiting Gyms for their exercise rather than being active doing household chores is yet another of their bad choices.

Gizmo hungry

Their appetitie for technology upgrades whether they are needed or not – why would anyone for example, want 4 cameras unless one is a professional photographer? – has contributed to global warming

Patriotism
Their eagerness to leave the country seeking greener pastures has contributed to what is called brain drain. Their country needs them

In Conclusion

What will the world be when the entire population embraces this way of life with no offline contact with each other, decrease in population, lack of greenery, no place for animals, concrete jungles everywhere…..

A way of life devoid of family and friends bonding – neighbours living like strangers and Robots taking over the upkeep of homes and establishments.
And last but not the least embracing AI leaving the brain to hibernate

[germainebull]

A way of life devoid of family and friends bonding – neighbours living like strangers

This observation of yours is very strong. Gen Z is often seen as a generation that lives more digitally than physically. Many are so busy with their phones, social media, and hustle that bonding with family and neighbors has diminished. It is a saying that if you don't interact with your neighbors, your home becomes a desert.

But not everyone is like that, so there is also a movement to restore community vibes through meetups, events, and online groups that are turning physical. It is a different lifestyle but there is still room to create real connections if someone chooses.

[bestwriter]

There are exceptions who belong to the old school of thought

[germainebull]

Their eagerness to leave the country seeking greener pastures has contributed to what is called brain drain.

Gen Z has a huge hunger to seek greener pastures abroad and this has led to brain drain. Many feel that opportunities at home are limited and they want a life of stability and growth. This is causing many young people with skills to leave and leaving a huge gap in the local economy.

It is a difficult reality because the country is losing people with fresh talent. But it also shows that young people do not want to remain stagnant and want to progress. Brain drain is becoming a big challenge but also a signal to seek better chances and a hopeful future.

[bestwriter]

In India housing is a big problem and I see those who have migrated see no such problem out there

[germainebull]

Having observed the actions of Gen-z in my country, I am sorry to say this group is overrated. Majority believe they are the only knowledgeable humans. They don't believe in hard work and patience.

[bestwriter]

We have so many in our extended family and they are nowhere to be seen.

[Netherrealmer]

Gen Z seem to be more health-conscious because... among the generations that becomes adults, they have the less number of smokers. Also, they are more politically aware, you know, what happened to Nepal, they kick out their government for being corrupt. But on the other hand, half of the Gen Z, particularly Western men, became sexist, racist, and more leaning to right-wing, while the girls became more liberal. The most disturbing will be the Gen Alpha. They're not yet adult at this moment, but in three years, we will have the first batch of Gen Alpha adults. And Gen Alpha grew up with TikTok.

[bestwriter]

Their offline contacts are few and far between My niece comes for a party I organised yesterday and she visited me 20 years ago

[germainebull]

I am tending to think that gen Zs are attaching unduly high importance to themselves.

[bestwriter]

I sometimes wonder if they are doing the right thing - need based contacts.

[eldavis]

Having observed the actions of Gen-z in my country, I am sorry to say this group is overrated. Majority believe they are the only knowledgeable humans. They don't believe in hard work and patience.

A lot of them here are just too lazy and often feel entitled, with a bad attitude.

[bestwriter]

What I have noticed this generation will interact only if they benefit from those interactions.

[germainebull]

A lot of them here are just too lazy and often feel entitled,

You got it right. Entitlement is a cancer inflicting many gen-Zs.

[eldavis]

A lot of them here are just too lazy and often feel entitled,

You got it right. Entitlement is a cancer inflicting many gen-Zs.

Indeed, it's really sad honestly.

[bestwriter]

I also feel they are lack of emotions.

[eldavis]

Yea in a way yes, but most times i think their emotions are just in the wrong things.

[bestwriter]

The older generation I think spends more time indulging in emotions

[Jem Smith]

It's pretty standard for the old people of every generation to start complaining about younger generations.

"Gone are the days when members of the family sat together for food. Gone are the days when family members watched tv together These days the GEN Z will watch it in their own room where they will either have their own tv or get glued to the Smart Phone"

I know plenty of Gen Z folk who eat together with their families, and also watch TV together, game together etc. Maybe it's different in this country, or maybe you're just not aware of it because they don't do it around you.

"Living under one roof where elders ruled the roost is a thing of the past. We see even teenagers leaving their home and living independently"

Um... That's been a thing for the entirety of human history. It's normal. It was an anomaly in the past few decades that some people were staying living with their parents for longer (into their 20s) because they couldn't afford to move out as the housing market has gone crazy. I'm sure it's different in different countries- I gather in some places multi generational households are more of a thing traditionally- but teenagers moving out on their own is not new in Western countries.

"Marriage is no longer considered important or necessary Live in arrangements can be seen as more a rule than an exception. Live in arrangements probably are less binding on each other. "

Yep. Personally I see this as a good thing. Couples can commit to each other whether they have the government's official stamp of approval or not. Also, weddings are expensive, and if you're not religious they're just not necessary. Fun sometimes, but not necessary. I say that as someone who had been married for many years myself. It's not for everyone and that's okay.

"Comforts come first
Living in apartments rather than houses surrounded by gardens seems to be their choice as manual work is not their cup of tea that would be required to maintain houses and gardens
The DINK(Double income no kids) concept has been embraced and that does not mean that they will reach out to the needy and share their wealth. This indicates their selfish mindset
Their choice of visiting Gyms for their exercise rather than being active doing household chores is yet another of their bad choices. "

I wouldn't assume that not wanting to do manual work is why people choose to live in apartments. Houses with yards are a LOT more expensive, and well out of the price range of a lot of Gen Z. Also, having a house with a yard tends to mean living further out in the suburbs, which means a more expensive commute, compared with an apartment closer to the city center.

Re gyms and household chores- it's not exactly an either/or- many people do both. But yeah, given a choice I'd rather do a workout than sweep my house. I think my mother and grandmother would say the same.

DINKs are not a Gen Z thing- people have been using that term for decades. Maybe there are more of them now though? Again I wouldn't assume that's because 'comfort comes first' for them. Raising children is also very expensive, and some people don't feel like they can afford it with the world and the economy the way it is right now. As for selfishness, do Gen Z give their time and money to charity less than previous generations? I'd be interested to stats about that. Anecdotally, Gen Zs I know volunteer their time and give to charities. They don't do as much of the volunteering as older people who are retired now, but that makes sense.

"Gizmo hungry
Their appetitie for technology upgrades whether they are needed or not – why would anyone for example, want 4 cameras unless one is a professional photographer? – has contributed to global warming"

Yeah, owning 4 cameras would be excessive. I don't know many Gen Z folk who own even one single camera though, since most just use their phones for casual photos. These days proper cameras are just for those who are really into photography.

Also, it's a bitch rich to talk about Gen Z when it comes to global warming, since most of the damage was done by Boomers before they were even born.

"Patriotism
Their eagerness to leave the country seeking greener pastures has contributed to what is called brain drain. Their country needs them "

The country being... America?
Maybe think about why they might be wanting to leave, like low wages, lack of healthcare etc. If you need them so badly maybe you should look at giving them something in return instead of just criticising them.

[bestwriter]

Kudos to you that you have had your say for or against what is stated in my article

You have been fortunate in that you have seen the younger generation spending time with seniors eating together, watching tv together etc.

I agree living together under one roof is not seen these days but the elders ruling the roost has disappeared too

I agree marriage is not for every one but the main purpose of marriage is begetting children I suppose they could adopt.

Doing household chores rather than visiting gyms helps the household, helps the pocket and saves time

As long as they contribute to the world in some way I suppose one could go the DINKS way
I appreciate your strong support to GEN Z and rule out that they would be gizmo crazy. I have however come across those who just wait for upgrades.

And about the leaving country I would just say it in two words "Brain Drain" The country needs them and this thing about not having facilities they better learn to live with what is available. Not every one leaves a country

Thank you. It was nice interacting with you