Am I Judging Gen Z Through a Millennial Lens?

I secretly judge Gen Z, and while I’m not proud of it, I’m trying to unlearn this bias.

Sometimes, I find myself wondering why they question everything, speak so openly about their boundaries, or refuse to accept things simply because “that’s how it has always been done.”

Maybe they have it easier than we did. We learnt to adjust, keep going and sometimes stay silent. But does that mean they should have to do the same?

I know they have their own challenges, too. One of them is being judged by millennials (like me) for their emotions, reactions and opinions; or explaining themselves to those who do not understand them.

Perhaps they don’t have to face some of the challenges we did and that’s a good thing. Things that mattered to us may not matter as much to them, and vice versa. They have their own priorities, questions and concerns about the future.

Yes, we often judge people for not being like us or for harboring opinions different than ours. We forget that everyone has a right to their own perspective, which is often based on their own experiences.

It may take time, but I’m learning to replace judgment with understanding as to what Gen Z is going through, why they speak up, and why they choose not to stay silent.

It’s never too late to question our own biases!!

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