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The Freeform Movement

... early age. Having witnessed the negative effects on children overseas, parents are now more willing, if not eager, to embrace educational philosophies that prioritize freeform time alongside more traditional pedagogical approaches. For example, recent years have seen the spread of Waldorf education in China and an emphasis on playtime in schools in Finland, with positive results. Meanwhile, alt-education schools that incorporate design thinking and creativity as part of the curriculum are growing in ...

The Malevolution

... overcame men academically, professionally, and personally—a trend that continues today. U.S. Census Bureau analysis from 2017 shows that nearly 60% of all college students are women, demonstrating a growing gender gap in higher education, the traditional gateway to higher paying jobs. As more young women have obtained college degrees, delayed having children, and joined the workforce over the past few decades, they’re beginning to edge out Millennial men for these better-paying jobs. As a result ...

Parenting 101

... children. All too often, rather than helping their children talk through a problem or work toward an answer or understanding, they and their children simply “Google it.” Brands should understand that parents are aiming to provide a blend of screen-guided education and self-guided education—and they’d appreciate brands’ help in both. Nearly half of U.S. parents (48%) and 37% of UK parents like it when brands provide materials or services that help their children improve their education outside of ...

All In Good Time

... helping young adults feel like they “have it all.” Each of these aspirations is more important to young women than to young men. Other traditional “having it all” factors such as having a college education, having children, and getting married are becoming less important for younger generations: only about four in 10 young adults say they personally need to do these things in order to make their life feel complete. Which of the following, if any, do you feel you personally need in order to “have it ...

Retail 2.0: Youth Outlook On Luxury

... do the same.RECOMMENDATION: Show you care about these tenets just as much, if not moreso, than your young consumers. Reflect this in every aspect of your business. And if you misstep, put your money where your mouth is and commit to the continual education of your brand and your employees.1 in 2 Trendsetters in the UK and U.S. have bought at least one luxury product in the last year, and just under one-third of Trendsetters in both countries report buying more luxury/high-end products than they ...

Global Gaming Trends

... the fans playing in the region. With the game entering the cultural zeitgeist and integrating with other elements of popular culture, players are earning celebrity status, game memes are proliferating across social media, and even higher education institutions are recognizing its potential.Ninja Tyler Blevins, aka “Ninja,” is what eSports has been searching for: a crossover star who can take the category mainstream. His popularity has skyrocketed of late. He’s played ...

Robot Relations

... social savvy. With this in mind, schools will need to revamp their curriculums to prepare students for careers alongside artificial intelligence. Governments are already getting on board; the Obama administration released a strategic plan for such a revamp in 2016, and a report by the Science and Technology Committee suggests that the British education system should be adapted to “focus on things that machines will be less good at for longer,” rather than skills that are rapidly becoming ...

Dollars And Sense

... of course there are exceptions, traditional financial institutions have failed to cater to three key generational traits of today’s young adults: their desire for instant gratification, their expectation for thoughtful personalization, and their pursuit of digital education resources to complement their real-world learnings. For example, whereas a mobile app from a major national bank may take three or four days to deposit a check, a peer-to-peer lending app lets them borrow or send funds to ...

Culture Spotlight On Indonesia

... original material as well about the state of education in their country and protecting the environment, reflective of youth’s interest in purposeful content as a part of popular culture. Although the genre may seem to be at odds with the country's religion, Indonesia tends to have a more fluid, relaxed version of Islam that's more open to expression, even through heavy metal music. Metal artists and fans also tend to separate their passion for this music from their religion; members of ...

Know It Alls

... , with streaming and e-books and Google just a tap away—can also become overwhelming. Although more than half of young people and 72% of Trendsetters in the U.S. and the UK are always interested in learning new things, about a quarter of youth feel overwhelmed by how much they could learn. As education becomes more personalized (see Extracurriculars) young people will have more ways to tailor their search for knowledge to find an approach that satisfies them without stressing them out.Keeping ...