

I’m not sure why this article frames this outcome as the fault of Gen Z. It’s not their fault their parents gave them iPads instead of spending time with them, nor for the chronically underfunded educational system.


I’m not sure why this article frames this outcome as the fault of Gen Z. It’s not their fault their parents gave them iPads instead of spending time with them, nor for the chronically underfunded educational system.


“20 Anyone who beats their male or female slave with a rod must be punished if the slave dies as a direct result, 21 but they are not to be punished if the slave recovers after a day or two, since the slave is their property."
Exodus 21:20-21
Oh, that’s very interesting. Where I live there are only upper speed limits on most roads except highways. On other roads you can drive as slowly as you want, though everyone will overtake you if they can or honk at you if you don’t.
I’ve never understood why people pick on drivers under the speed limit. It’s called a limit, why do we expect people to be over it?
I have read the article. While yes, most of it is neutral and factual, the opening paragraph colours all of it towards a certain message by saying “Gen Z has managed to”, implying Gen Z is responsible for it - which it most definitely isn’t, we are nowhere near being decision makers today, let alone 10-20 years ago when we were meant to learn and develop these skills.
I am a teacher, and also part of Gen Z. Believe it or not, you’ll be hard pressed to find anyone more in favour of restricting access to social media for kids or raising standards than me; the fact of the matter is, however, that we didn’t cause these problems. It’s not like we are happy about this either.