Growing up Quote by Jean M. Twenge
““Due to these influences and many others, iGen is distinct from every previous generation in how its members spend their time, how they behave, and their attitudes toward religion, sexuality, and politics. They socialize in completely new ways, reject once sacred social taboos, and want different things from their lives and careers. They are obsessed with safety and fearful of their economic futures, and they have no patience for inequality based on gender, race, or sexual orientation. They are a the forefront of the worst mental health crisis ind decades, with rates of teen depression and suicide skyrocketing since 2011.””
About This Quote
Source Book: iGen: Why Today's Super‑Connected Kids Are Growing Up Less Rebellious, More Depressed, and Completely Unprepared for Adulthood, Jean M. Twenge, 2017
The newest generation, shaped by digital life, shows distinct habits, values, and heightened anxiety about safety, economics, and social equality, leading to a mental‑health crisis.
In simple terms: Gen Z faces unique social pressures and mental‑health challenges.
Key Takeaway
Address digital wellbeing and support mental health.
Themes
technology
mental health
social change
generational shifts
Mood
anxious
concerned
reflective
Type
sociological
analytical
When to use this quote
- school environments
- family discussions
- policy making
- media literacy
Key Concepts
digital culture
identity formation
economic anxiety
Questions to Reflect On
- How can society balance technology with mental‑health support?
- What policies could reduce economic fear for youth?
A Different Perspective
Overemphasis on digital influence may overlook other factors.
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