Gen Z is probably the most anxious generation in history. One way this plays out is that many young people are more reticent to commit than previous generations were. Their internal calculus is different. What if I commit to those plans and it turns out I don’t feel ready for the test I’ve been worried about? Or even, how can I possibly make plans for next week when I can barely handle thinking about this afternoon?

they're basketcases due to the constant bombardment of information (and opinion) with zero wisdom, direction, and accountability. there is zero accountability because everything is based in, again, opinion and feelings.

they cannot seem to think abstractly about the future due to the inexplicable addiction to constant praise in the here-and-now they get from SM and other forms of instant gratification mediums.

(i use 'they' and of course that does not encompass all)

this is what happens when you let the government in. it's all by design.

re “I’d love to get lunch at that time as long as I don’t have something else going on,” or “I’ll plan on being there unless something changes.”

Reminds me of the best insult I ever received. "I'll give you a call when I'm not busy". I never got a call. Ever. Still saw person around. No call. So of course, I keep that in my pocket to use in the future, after all, I'm busy too, I have paint to watch dry.

You mean all the medication to treat their mental afflictions, zero-tolerance anti-bullying rules at school, participation trophies, and mental health professionals on campus hasn't resulted in the most well-adjusted, happy generation in the history of mankind? Shit you say.

muh anxiety

This makes me feel better about myself

That so-called “Christian man’s” vagina was flapping in the breeze as he wrote that article.