Generation what-now? Yes, I'm talking about Generation Z. This is a group born in the early 2000s to the present day, set to be the next generation rising up after millennials. The oldest of Generation Z babies are currently in first or second grade right now. With so much dialogue on millennials, many have asked me share some trends coming out about the next generation (currently toddlers). Here is sneak peek into this up and coming generation and seven traits that will make them different.
· Gen Z will never remember a time without terrorism. 2001 was a time when this generation was not yet in preschool.
· Gen Z will be shaped by parent “Velcro." The amount of time parents spend with kids will reach new peaks.
· Gen Z will witness deeper parental unemployment. They watch their parents more likely to have unemployment or be unemployed throughout their career than prior generations.
· Gen Z parents will keep their children in more controlled environments growing up. There will be less time playing outside, more time in smaller indoor gatherings.
· Gen Z will live by their I-Tunes application games. The amount of purchasing I-Tunes applications for children’s games will skyrocket.
· Gen Z won’t know a time when cell phones were not used by children under 12. They will be raised expected to use and carry cell phones to interact with parents and family members.
· Gen Z will never understand what it means to use one platform at the same time. Portable, digital, and mobile is all the same to them.
Want more? There will be more on the blog in the coming months about Generation Z. In the comments, share with me some of your big questions about this up and coming generation.
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I believe that Generation Z began in the mid-1990’s; the eldest being in 12th grade or lower. Basically, all minors at this point in time.