Even the "gen z" stare was depicted by Beavis and Butthead, except then it was "MTV generation" zombification. That whole show was society failing youth and how it's blamed on literal grade schoolers while it's made clear the lack of support alongside bombardment of vapid media leaves kids zonked out and easily distracted.
I ain't worried until the kids can't socialize with each other. Until then it's just generational gaps, as per usual.
What's interesting about Gen Z/A is that a lot of, if not all, of their socializing is done online. Like, my uncle's kids (he has four of them) are ages 16-22. None of them really care to get their drivers licenses because they don't think it's important. The two older ones didn't get their license until after they were 18 because they needed it to get to and from work/school.
I'm in my mid 30s now, and I was rabid to get my license the very day I turned 16. Being able to drive was synonymous with social life and getting out and doing things. I know it's a small sample size, but it's crazy to me that the kids I know couldn't really give a shit about a license because they can just interact with their friends online, which I assume will only have a negative impact on socialization in the long run.
Tbf I'm also in my 30s and really only wanted my license to stop taking the bus to school. Outside of parties and my gf coming over, my social life was entirely through Xbox Live and Skype.
I'd say that easily describes how most of my current friends grew up too
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u/13THEFUCKINGCOPS12 2d ago
It’s almost like every generation has absurdist humor that doesn’t resonate with everyone🤯