‘Old people sometimes scare me’, says Gen Z
Today’s teens know they are missing out on some of the fun, but are baffled previous generations did so many adult things so young says psychologist Jean Twenge.
Julie HareEducation editor
What’s wrong with the kids of today: they don’t drink, do drugs or have sex like they used to. Is that even a problem?
“Whatever we call them, they are different,” writes world-renowned psychologist Professor Jean Twenge in her 2023 book, Generations.
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Julie HareEducation editorJulie Hare is the Education editor. She has more than 20 years’ experience as a writer, journalist and editor. Connect with Julie on Twitter. Email Julie at julie.hare@afr.com
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