Gen Z Will Save The World
And Why We Should Let Them
(I wrote this back in March 2024… my computer crashed and I thought I had lost it… but, lo and behold, I FOUND IT!!! Yay!)
As the members of Generation Z are preparing to graduate high school, they have begun to realize that they are facing a world vastly different from the one their parents and grandparents had grown up in. Climate change, economic instability, and a culture of greed and division — this was the reality they have been shaped by from birth.
Throughout their schooling, this generation had been instilled with the values of environmental stewardship, financial responsibility, and compassionate leadership. They have been taught to think critically, to question authority, and to use their intelligence to drive positive change. At least, that is the hope.
Now, as they stand on the precipice of adulthood, many Gen Z’ers feel a profound sense of duty and purpose. They have witnessed firsthand the damage wrought by the shortsightedness and selfishness of the previous generations. The time has come for them to take action.
In dorm rooms and coffee shops, vibrant discussions have broken out among these young people. They share stories of environmental devastation and economic hardship, and are united by a determination…
