Often referred to as “Digital Natives,” Generation Z is defined by never knowing an existence apart from the Internet and mobile technology. Their online world seamlessly transitions into their IRL (“In Real Life”) communities. They are never far from their smartphones or logged out of their social media networks for long.
Read MoreOne of the worst mistakes you can make as a leader is mixing up the difference between Millennials and Generation Z. Just because someone is a “young person,” does not mean they are a Millennial.
Read MoreAcross generations, more and more people are turning to social media for their daily news. While twenty years ago, most would have turned on their television to access breaking news, now many people turn to their smartphones and scan news apps or their preferred social media platforms for the latest headlines.
Read MoreDo you have a TikTok account? If you have a teenager living in your home or young adults attending your church, they are likely familiar with this video-based social media platform. Most marketing experts agree that TikTok is “the next big thing,” and it’s where Generation Z lives online.
Read MoreThe ultimate goal of the Church is discipleship, to guide people into modeling their lives and behaviors after Christ. After all, Jesus commanded his followers to “go and make disciples of all nations” (Matthew 28:19), not to simply get people in the doors of a church building.
Read MoreIt is well-documented that Generation Z is the most racially and ethnically diverse generation to be born. They are also a generation that is passionate about social justice and have a deep concern for marginalized and oppressed people.
Read MoreBaby Boomer Tim Cook made a frank admission to Generation Z, “In some important ways, my generation has failed you.” He made these remarks on May 18 at commencement exercises for Tulane University. You can watch Cook’s full remarks here.
Read MoreDoes scrolling through your Instagram lead to overspending?
Paul Davidson of USA Today reports:
Thirty-five percent of Americans admit they feel pressured to spend more than they can afford after seeing images of their friends’ lives on sites like Facebook and Instagram, according to Schwab’s 2019 modern wealth survey. The FOMO effect is most dramatic for young adults. About half of millennials and 44% of Generation Z (those born approximately between 1995 to 2015) acknowledge their spending habits are at least partly shaped by social media.
Read MoreNew generational studies have hit the wire, and journalists have begun to file reports on trends among Gen Zers and Millennials. Here are three notable surveys that hit the web recently.
Read MoreAs with each generation, old words take on new meanings, new terms are coined, and slang becomes part of our everyday vernacular. Generation Z is no different, and a high school teacher in Massachusetts is keeping track.
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