Characters Attached to Generation Z

By : Ayu

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The proof is that nowadays, children have been equipped with gadgets since their childhood. Social media and games have become an inseparable part of this generation However, the introduction of technology and the virtualworldisveryinfluentialinthe development of the life and personality of Gen Z children. Here are some characteristics that are inherentinGenZ:

1.Beingtechnologicallyproficient GenZisthegenerationthatwasborn andlivesintheageoftechnologyand has been in contact with technology since their early age. When various computerapplicationshavebegunto develop, all the existing systems have also begun to be computerized anddigitized.Asaresult,Generation Z quickly adapts to various technological developments so that their science and technology capabilities can be relied upon

However, because they are used to convenience and instant things, as a result, Gen Z tends to be lazy. They do not really like doing things that are difficult and require a long process. Slang word like “mager” which stands for “males gerak” also appearsinthisGenZera.

2.Likingtocommunicate

Currentlysocialmedianetworksare increasingly widespread in the internetworld.Theeaseofaccessto thistechnologymakesitpossiblefor Gen Z to be able to communicate with anyone and anywhere Unfortunately, they often use social media in ways that are not wise or can be said to be too free—making negativecommentsonstrangersand onlyjudgingbasedonwhattheysee. Thisindirectlycausesthemtobeable to communicate and express spontaneously so that sometimes it seems as if they act or say without beingpoliteandcourteous.

3.Being more reactive and aware ofissues

According to Mrs.Vinisa, Gen Z is more aware of several cases. For example, gender issues, sexual harassment,mentalhealthandother issues. "They are also reactive and inmyopinionthat'snotabadthing but it's not a good thing either depending on the case.," explained Vinisa

4.Beinganti-criticismgeneration

Weliveinasocietywherewearenot alwaysthemaincharacter,andGen Z is the type of generation that emphasizestoomuchonthemselves or has too strong ambitions. However, because of this ambition, GenZtendstobeanti-criticismand reluctanttoacceptsuggestionsfrom others.Forexample,whenatwork, when they are criticized, they immediately get angry According to Mrs. Vinisa, criticism is not a problem and making mistakes is a

Resources: natural thing so that the culture of criticism and receiving criticism must be owned by Gen Z because whatwedoisnotalwaysright.

5.Beinganinsecuregeneration

The ease of technology and informationmakesiteasierforGen Z to find out about other people's activities and achievements. When seeing other people's posts, Gen Z tends to be insecure to the point of stressbecausetheyarejealousofthe newachievementsthatotherpeople have.“Inmyopinion,itisnecessary to realize that everyone has their own path, everyone has their own woundstoo.Whetheritisshownor not,itmustbethere.Ourhappiness is not the suffering of others. Our happiness is our own, people's sufferingisalsotheirs,"saidVinisa. However, according to Mrs.Vinisa there are several things that can be done to reduce the negative characteristics of Gen Z, first,GenZmustbewillingtolearn, willing to admit mistakes, and willingtotrynewthingssothatthey do not just focus on the things that they have mastered. The second is expanding relationships. This will open their eyes and mind to new problems. The third is meeting or socializing in person. It is because the chat done via social media will not be able to replace direct interaction or direct chit-chat. And thelastthingisthatGenZdoesnot need to be afraid if later, they find out that the work that they do does not match what they have done during their lifetime. Everything changes, and there is nothing to worry about from the opportunities in the future. Gen Z only needs to preparementally,understandhowto develop, to accept criticism, and so on.

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