Why we actually should worry about Gen Z

Gen Z is accused of a lot of things.

We’re soft, too woke, and emotional snowflakes. We can’t order drinks at the bar, we’re not partying, and we can’t make small talk. So it’s no wonder why I tend to find myself standing in as my generation’s lead defense attorney at the dinner table with family, particularly during this season of giving.

But what if there’s some truth to all this? Could Gen Z’s ethical codes and moral values really be diverging from previous generations? And what does it mean for society if it turns out that young people really are more individualistic and — gasp — maybe even “coddled”?

Key takeaways • Gen Z faces a lot of criticism for being more antisocial, individualistic, and reactionary than older generations. • New research from the Survey Center on American