How We Accidentally Raised Gen Z to Need a Nap After Folding Socks (A Xennial Confession)
As a Xennial (that magical 1983 sweet spot), I’ve got the perfect vantage point to see where things went a little off the rails with this Gen Z crowd. Don’t get me wrong—these kids are sharp, creative, and deeply passionate about mental health, sustainability, and avocado toast. But, dang, did we accidentally raise a generation that thinks taking out the trash is on par with running a marathon? Let’s dive into how we might have contributed to this (with love, of course), and why we’re now living with mini-adults who need a “mental health break” after folding three pairs of socks—and how thankfully , there are solutions for all those Gen Z side effects. 1. Helicopter Parenting: Because Why Let Them Suffer? Remember how our parents were like, “Here’s a bike. No helmet. Figure it out”? Yeah, we were like, “Not on my watch!” So, we helicoptered—swooping in anytime our precious babies so much as glanced at danger. Fast forward, and now they’re too emotionally drained to click “Next Episode”...