Generation Z, born in 1995 and afterwards, spends less time going out with friends, driving, drinking, dating, and working for money than previous generations, but more time on their devices. They were raised with more anti-bullying content, adult supervision, and less independent play than their predecessors. And they have been affected by moral dependency, leading them to struggle with working out problems on their own. To combat this, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) should be taught in schools to help people question their first interpretations, look for evidence, and improve how they interpret the world. Additionally, identity politics must be based on a common humanity frame, encouraging diversity and inclusion rather than a common enemy identity, which can divide people and create more problems.
1. Generation Z born in 1995 and afterwards spend less time going out with friends and getting a driver's license, drinking, going on dates, and working for money.
2. They spend more time on social media and devices.
3. They were subjected to anti-bullying content and more adult supervision in school, raised in the years after 9/11, and had less recess and free play due to No Child Left Behind.
4. Gen Z has been raised with "moral dependency" and may have difficulty working out problems on their own.
5. Colleges and high schools encourage students to follow their feelings and take offense, which can lead to tribalism and black-and-white thinking.
6. Cognitive-behavioral therapy is a useful skill for improving mental health and questioning first interpretations.
7. Identity politics done with a common humanity frame is a good thing, but common enemy identity politics of dividing people by race or gender is madness and counterproductive to creating an inclusive, diverse environment.