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No New Friends

... more challenging to form friendships in the first place.As Gen Ys forged a nontraditional path when they arrived at adulthood by engaging in an extended adolescence, delaying or foregoing marriage and children, and changing homes and jobs more frequently than their predecessors, friends became more important than ever (see Friends With Benefits). Young adults today aren’t necessarily creating their own families at an early age, and they often move away from their hometown, so they seek a support ...

Global Bytes

... depiction of what’s happening to humanity, it’s also been praised for its relatively honest depiction of how children today are “born for the Internet” and how technology is inherently integrated in their lives.Watch MTS Telecom's "Internet Baby" - HOLOGRAM HALLS & VOCALOID - Interest in holograms has reached new heights in Korea. Earlier this year, a hologram concert hall called Klive opened in Seoul, allowing visitors to watch three-dimensional projections of K-pop stars’ performances. The $30 entry ...

Single Inclusive

... hold out for partners on equal footing, rather than settle for someone who’s not good enough. In turn, this tacit lifestyle preference is inspiring a new wave of feminism that’s repositioning marriage and children as distinct lifestyle choices, rather than societal expectations. new priorities , career, relationship, self-betterment, hookup culture, young parenthood, flexibilityA similar phenomenon is prevalent in China, and despite the corresponding, derogatory label of “leftover women ...

Over The Influence

... the space is getting increasingly crowded; it's also because some influencers are taking things too far. The influx of child influencers, some with millions of followers, has raised privacy concerns and ethical questions about what that kind of exposure does to children who have no ability to consent to their lives being displayed publicly and outside of their control. Ploys for attention are also getting more elaborate, typified by a wedding proposal that went viral this year, when a New York man ...

Seize The Day

... Trendsetters in the U.S. and UK are willing to go to social events alone if their friends can’t/don’t want to come, and as young people begin to spend more time socializing during the day instead of at night, this is likely to increase. As Ys and Zs get older and begin to get married and have children, they’ll be more likely to seek out daytime activities as a family-friendly option. Daytime socializing also lacks the “romantic” pressure of nightlife; about a quarter of youth in the U.S. and UK, including ...

Branding Trends

... bluetooth.McDonald’s Happy Goggles The home of the Happy Meal upped the prize found in every kids’ meal by creating VR Happy Goggles, available at McDonald’s chains in Sweden. Children could fold the meal container into a box and place a smartphone inside to experience the virtual reality game “Se Upp I Backen,” or “Slope Stars,” in which they dodge obstacles while skiing in the Alps. McDonald’s McTrax Diners at McDonald's in the Netherlands received placemats printed with connective ink that paired with ...

Relationship Goals

... —they just don’t feel that their arrangement need mirror that of their parents’ or grandparents', or even their friends’, if it’s not what they and their partner want. In addition to determining the structure of a relationship, young people also have more options about their dynamics with a partner. Today, it’s increasingly acceptable for people to have kids outside of marriage, as well as for married couples to forego children (see No Kid[ding]). Those with kids can elect if the mother or father ...

Free Spirit(uality)

... discuss religion and spirituality. Which of the following, if any, are true for you? Now that I have children, I feel it's important to raise them with religion (Base: Parents) | Religion is a useful moral compass | I think it's cool when people share inspirational quotes/videos online | I think religion/spirituality is lacking in today's society | I don't subscribe to one belief system, but rather pick and choose the elements that fit my personal definition of spirituality | Religion ...

Nesting & Resting

... tasks that they find undesirable (see Duty Free), they embrace the chores they do find enjoyable as meditative tasks. Marketing messages should reflect this mindset. Marketers should also keep in mind that this trend isn’t just occurring among single people or those without children. Partners and parents are likewise creating personal spaces to recharge on their own at home, rationalizing that you can’t take care of others if you don’t take care of yourself. Nesting & Resting is about becoming a ...

Gender Worldwide

... “victorious.” INDIA: MODERN ARRANGED MARRIAGE While the majority of marriages in India are still arranged, this age-old tradition is being modified to fit modern times. Though parents are still the primary selectors of a mate for their children, today’s young people get to be more involved in choosing their spouse. Singles are increasingly able to meet potential partners in advance to see if they get along with them, and arranged marriages may now begin with a blind date, albeit one set up by the daters ...