La Crystal generation or Generation Z They are people born after the year 2000. They are described as special children with diverse characteristics and very uncommon with previous generations. What needs and personality do you have in common? all those born between 1994 and 2012?
They are also called “Super digital” or it is an adaptation generated by the Spanish philosopher Montserrat Nebrera, since she describes them with a more pronounced emotional fragility and with a tolerance for criticism and frustration than for some names them as “special”.
Crystal generation
This generation comes to be criticized or applauded, depending on the country that questions your behavior. In our country, people who are living their own generation feel misunderstood, to the point of not being able to access logical communication.
- They were born in conflictive years, where countless events happened. The introduction of the internet It also causes new technologies to supplant their way of thinking and the way they act in their personal sphere.
- Many of them are already named “crystal children”, They are spiritual, transcendental, sensitive with the environment and with a high sense of empathy.
- They are also considered creatives, with a mind that describes already known values, therefore, they are often called “old souls”. Their spirit pushes them to help others altruistically.
You have to understand the crystal generation
If there is something that contradicts them, it is because not being able to understand their way of thinking and acting. Previous generations have always been lovers of their work, of fighting for the family, above all. In fact, in the following decades, many people advance with behavior similar to previous generations and hence social shocks arise.
There are many parents who do not understand the patterns that their children follow in their behavior. They seem to follow the same learning pattern and come to similar behaviors, so family coexistence triggers conflicts.
We must not view this generation as something negative
It is obvious that many parents and previous generations don't understand this new generation, but it is something that has been seen all our lives. The new generations are not understood by the following ones. But in the face of such a rebound, we must add the negative value that is offered to this generation.
There are several studies that analyze the social behavior of some countries. Hence, in Spain it is valued with negative characteristics.
For example, in Brazil they are rated as an acceptable generation, with a positive movement towards society. But in Spain the poll changes, since the majority understands it as criticism.
The generations that have evolved over a century ago:
- Post-war children's generation (1930-1948)
- Baby Boomers (1949-1968). Born after World War II
- Generation X (1969-1980). Called the “digital immigrants”. They are the young people who enjoyed the changes, especially in music in the 80s.
- Generation “Y”. The Millennials (1981-1993), also called “Digital Natives”
- Generation “Z” (1994-2012). Also called “Super digital”
- Generation “Alpha”: born since 2013.
What other traits characterize the “Crystal Generation”?
They are transgressors in their times, it mainly characterizes them his way of seeing life and for becoming aware of many aspects. Since they were born, technology has been part of their environment and now they see that transgressive moment with social networks
- Reading books has been left aside and the culture is not sensitized in their lives. His skills are part of the audiovisual field.
- Social problems are indeed sensitized, Social networks have taken up this problem and now express their support and fight. They protest against gender violence, abuse, discrimination, misogyny, racism and the environment. They defend justice.
- They are much less tolerant of frustration, since sensitivity was part of his environment. They criticize and defend what is fair and do not accept rejection.
- to many of them They like to express in public what they feel, whether good or bad. A relative tolerance has been instilled in them, so they are used to turning their small achievements into great feats, part of which we see in their constant prizes and rewards.
- The passivity of previous generations highlights the attitude of this generation and they report it with certain attitudes. They are generally not accepted, so it turns out to be an added problem. They are going to depend much more on generate much more interested conversations, so that they are valued
For example, it is a good positive fact to observe how many companies engage in their thoughts to evolve, especially when your way of thinking is to fight injustice and be able to help the planet. We must always bet on change and that is why it requires being able to listen to the generations we have present.