The Parent Trap Jun 11, 2016 family parenting dads moms ... kids and maintain a healthy degree of skepticism about following others’ advice. Moreover, as a generation that accepts that what works for some people may not for others (see All In Good Time), they’re becoming more comfortable making their own parenting choices, even if they go against the norm, despite this being an area of life that is typically heavy on judgment from others.While there are many useful parental resources out there and my wife and I have certainly used a few, I ...
The FUND-amentals Sep 13, 2017 money debt retirement saving ... route to a better quality of life and to expand their horizons by trying something new and different. They don’t balk at the idea of relocating to a new city (see Living Experiments) or jumping into a new job as they take a Build Your Own Career approach to work. They’re not afraid to make such decisions spur-of-the-moment, and they prioritize the advantage of the personal growth they will gain in the short-term over the financial growth they may miss out on long-term. As such, they are planning ...
Office Space Sep 17, 2016 community retail brick-and-mortar coworking spaces open offices ... regard for stores as offices is also largely driven by their approach to work. As proponents of entrepreneurship, freelance gigs, and flexible arrangements where staff can work remotely, they often want and need office space—even if it’s in addition to the desk their employer provides. Additionally, their penchant for developing passion projects and taking on side hustles, as well as modern expectations for people to build their personal brand, drives Ys to want creative atmospheres where ...
weCommerce Sep 29, 2016 community retail e-commerce shopping ... where they aren’t tied down by possessions, freeing them to try on different lifestyles as fits their desire at any given moment in time (see Living Experiments). This isn’t to say that that they don’t want any possessions, rather that they don’t want to be weighed down by them and are taking a more considered approach to bringing material goods into their lives. Thus, they are rethinking the concept of ownership, letting certain things into their life with the knowledge that they will ...
(A)social Skills Mar 13, 2015 communication gen z social life friends social media ... , the nature of Zs’ communication on Facebook is more utilitarian than on other platforms. As one 14-year-old boy explained it, “I’ll go to Instagram and Snapchat to see what my friends are doing, and Facebook to check the time of my soccer practice.”Fragmenting people and platforms in this nature may help Zs manage their digital lives, but some experts contend that it’s contributing to asocial behavior offline. Because Zs can’t filter the people in front of them the way they can online, they are ...
Health Hackers Jun 05, 2015 health & wellness technology apps quantified self Health Hackers ... which studies and sources are accurate and useful to them personally. As they become better informed about health and wellness, they’re also learning how to apply and adapt their newfound knowledge to their own lives. While Ys have become more comfortable with taking control of their own wellness, they are still daunted by the task, due partly to the unchecked nature of online publishing. The various sources they explore often provide conflicting information—some health blogs may exalt the Paleo ...
Play The Game Mar 15, 2017 community play sports ... want to ensure that the games they engage in encourage such, rather than contradict it. We expect to see sports participation evolve, becoming less centered on aggressive team sports and even less fast-paced—a shift that’s occurring in tandem with sports on the whole becoming inclusive of more games and physical abilities than ever before (see Leagues Of Their Own). Already, eSports are taking a share of youth’s participation away from traditional sports, and they pose far less ...
Culture Spotlight On Germany Jun 13, 2018 ... . Alcohol-free beers are rising in sales throughout the country, with an increasing number of German restaurants and bars offering extensive alkoholfreies bier on their menus—a trend that we’re also seeing in the U.S. and UK as young consumers embrace more conscientious drinking and sober socializing (see UnWasted Time). Such shifts are reflective of young consumers' focus on adopting a healthier lifestyle while still partaking in traditional cultural events. Cassandra finds ...
Users Anonymous Dec 06, 2013 communication media & entertainment anonymous privacy social media ... their online privacy, according to a study Ipsos conducted earlier this year. Identity curation comes quite naturally to younger generations coming of age on Facebook and Instagram, but for the first time they are carefully considering not only what to share, but also what not to include in their digital profiles. They are making measured choices as to the pros and cons of revealing personal information that may make them vulnerable. At the same time, the daily pressures of building a healthy sense ...
Numbers Game Mar 20, 2017 technology quantified self sports ... sports as a whole.” Today, almost every major professional sports team has an analytics department or expert crunching numbers on its behalf, and young fans are likewise growing ever more fascinated with the Numbers Game. I think metrics and stats make the audience experience better as you are able to receive more insight into the sports. It adds some solidity to debates and opinions.RONI, 17, UKIn addition to Beane, the democratization of data is at the heart of the Numbers Game’s rise to fame ...
