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Do teens these days have it harder than the previous generation?

I was talking to an 18 yr old, and he was telling me teens these days have it a lot harder and go through more things than teens from my generation, I am 31. He was telling me they go through anxiety, depression, cyber bullying and other things. I told him my generation went through all those things as well. I am sorry, but I feel these days people are a lot more sensitive, things that people wouldn't get offended by in my days people are easily offended by today. Honestly I feel teens today do go through many things. However I feel they have way more opportunities than my generation had. Most things are giving to them, while my generation had to really work everything.

What I mean by that is, when it comes to school, sports, work and other things, they have so many programs and opportunities that we could only dream of. I feel if I had these opportunities and resources when I was young, I would be in a much better place. I told him the game is still the same, there's just new players.
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SW-User
Every generation has its own set of problems, but it’s simply idiotic and vain to claim that this generation has it the hardest, and my brother is fifteen so it’s safe to say my conclusion is not biased. With the internet we have more opportunities than ever, and unlike the extremely rigid class systems of the past, any ambitious schoolgoer with an internet connection, irrespective of their background can change the finances and future of their entire family in no time. If a teenager chooses to spend their time on TikTok over Khan academy, they shouldn’t blame the world for their own stupidity.
skip2mylou · 31-35, M
@SW-User Agreed, very true. Making money online and opportunities to make money are a lot easier now than before.