Older Women Weigh In on Gen Z and Gen Alpha Trends

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Older Women Weigh In on Gen Z and Gen Alpha Trends
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Older women express confusion over the habits and trends of younger generations, highlighting issues such as reliance on texting over phone calls, the impact of social media on socialization, reluctance to get driver's licenses, and the prevalence of vaping. They also criticize the performative nature of social media, self-diagnosis of mental disorders for clout, and the lack of privacy in the digital age. Concerns are raised about the younger generation's acceptance of climate change yet their consumer habits, and the pessimism regarding the American Dream.

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