Will the rise in costs cause panic in Gen Alpha youth?

Brem

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As a millennial myself, I got kind of lucky in terms of when I was born. Now days, Gen Z and Gen Alpha youth are in for a rude awakening due to the fact that the cost of living is getting really high, at least in the US. Here in the states prices are rising on so much, which means the cost of living is continuing to rise, and pay for most work is not matching the cost of living. Baby boomers and Gen X really did ruin it for the rest of us. I'd also argue us Millennials didn't help much either.

With all of that being said, do you think this will result in mental health issues increasing in severity? Cost of living will cause a lot of stress. I know it's causing me quite a bit of stress, so I can only imagine what the future generations are going to feel like when they get he mess we leave them with.
 
It might, but it depends on how they’re raised and what support systems they have. Gen Alpha is growing up in a time where rising costs, especially for housing and education, are hard to ignore. I don’t think all will panic, but financial stress could shape their outlook the same way recessions shaped millennials. For example, if they see their parents constantly worried about bills, they might internalize that anxiety. On the flip side, Gen Alpha is also more exposed to financial literacy content online, which could help them adapt better than previous generations.
 
Rising costs could definitely worry Gen Alpha, especially as they grow up hearing about inflation, housing, and education expenses. I’ve noticed that exposure to financial stress early can create anxiety, but guidance and financial literacy could help them cope better.
 
It might, but it depends on how they’re raised and what support systems they have. Gen Alpha is growing up in a time where rising costs, especially for housing and education, are hard to ignore. I don’t think all will panic, but financial stress could shape their outlook the same way recessions shaped millennials. For example, if they see their parents constantly worried about bills, they might internalize that anxiety. On the flip side, Gen Alpha is also more exposed to financial literacy content online, which could help them adapt better than previous generations.
On top of all of that, AI has made things a lot easier and in turn its taking peoples jobs, or soon will as it continues to gain a foothold in our day to day lives.

And the last bit you mentioned is a fair point, because the internet is a vast tool they can use to learn from if needed. The only downside I see is AI and how it's often used to ask questions and ask for help, I think a lot of the youth will rely on AI and I think AI sometimes gets things wrong, so we may see a lot of mistakes from that even.

Rising costs could definitely worry Gen Alpha, especially as they grow up hearing about inflation, housing, and education expenses. I’ve noticed that exposure to financial stress early can create anxiety, but guidance and financial literacy could help them cope better.
Rising costs is already hurting me. So if this trend continues, it's going to be a big problem for the younger generations to come.
 
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