Older Generations Are Getting Real About Their Biggest Problems With Gen Z, And Oof, Some Of These Are Harsh

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This time, it's older generations airing out their grievances about Generation Z. Here's what 25 people had to say about Zoomers:

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2."I'm not a fan... It seems like all they do is talk trash and make bogus claims — like stating they are the hardest working generation, despite employers saying otherwise. They seem to be pretty immature when compared to millennials when they were younger."

Subatomic_Particle

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Hulu

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4."I can't stand interacting with Gen Z on the internet, especially on YouTube. They generally seem to be desperate for attention on the internet...And if you try to bring something up they're unfamiliar with they will simply refuse to Google it and wallow in ignorance. "

Long_Manufacturer776

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Hulu

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6."My dad tells me about how a lot of people in my generation just buy into trends even if they are dangerous. I never did anything like that, but my dad brought it up when reading about wallstreetbets on Reddit."

WannabeaViking

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Reddit / Via reddit.com

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8."I feel indifferent. Gen Z is a mix of positive activism and mindless bullshit. I’m all for the movements and conversations they’re trying to start, but disagree with some of the things they’re trying to normalize."

blackeagle_caspar

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NBC

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10."Gen X here. They're basically the worst generation — next to Baby Boomers — in terms of entitlement. I had to sub a high school class full of Gen Z'ers for a friend for a week after his wife went into labor and gave birth to their first child. They didn’t want to do the work and were on their phones and talked shit about my friend and his family (like they hoped his baby died at birth and other cruel things ). I failed them for the week and left a notes about how awful they were."

Low-Brick3703

  Netflix
Netflix

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12."I was born in 1990 and my sister was born in 2000. There aren't many differences between us, except she rarely reads book (which will probably become extinct since all information is taking digital form). Nowadays, if you wanna look badass, just grab a newspaper."

Analyzer-Paralyzer

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COMPLEX

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14."They're the Karen generation. They always have something to complain about. Even small and unimportant problems can be turned into big ones."

BluePotatoey

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The CW

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16."Gen Z will either be known as the generation that goes forward and fixes a lot of the world's problems, or being the world's most narcissistic generation. It could split either way honestly."

LordofMushrooms

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Hitco

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18."They're notorious for cancelling everything that moves."

MonsterMuncher76

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Hyper RPG

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20."They're a paradox to me (a millennial). They're so advanced socially and technologically that they have the potential to be the smartest generation ever. On the other hand, some of their trends and quirks are asinine, making you think that they may be the dumbest generation ever."

xxdemonkid13xx

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Macy's

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22."As a millennial — personally, feel that a good amount (not all) of Gen Z kids have no concept of true repercussions or rules. Most of them grew up already attached to some kind of electronic device and were taught that everything needs to be 'fair'...When in reality, that’s just not how things are."

ikilledthemusic

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24."One startling fact I read is that most kids in the US and UK want to grow up to be a famous YouTuber. I really hope all those kids grow out of it so we can get new doctors, etc. to improve the world that all the old assholes ruined for us."

Tsole96

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Vogue

And finally,

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Some submissions have been edited for length and/or clarity.