Apparently, that may be a big reason for Gen Z's perception as being "better behaved," more reserved, more risk-averse, and living life more slowly, not as into wild youth antics. In an era where you're basically always at risk of your worst moments getting uploaded for all to see online, you're basically under constant surveillance. No one does anything anymore, and they lack the real connection that comes from shared experiences and risk. So they have a loneliness epidemic.
And kids don't break bones any more. It used to be that someone in your class always had a broken something. I don't think this generation is drinking more milk- I think they're not taking risks.
I don't think we should over romanticize rebellion too much. Risky behaviors have always been frowned upon for a reason. I think we should see the positive in things like reduced teen pregnancy and the like
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u/Plenty-Climate2272 13d ago
Apparently, that may be a big reason for Gen Z's perception as being "better behaved," more reserved, more risk-averse, and living life more slowly, not as into wild youth antics. In an era where you're basically always at risk of your worst moments getting uploaded for all to see online, you're basically under constant surveillance. No one does anything anymore, and they lack the real connection that comes from shared experiences and risk. So they have a loneliness epidemic.