iGen Explained: Why Super‑Connected Teens Are Less Rebellious, More Tolerant, and Less Happy—and What It Means for Parents, Teachers, and Employers
If you’ve ever wondered why teens don’t rush to get their driver’s license, seem less eager to party, and yet feel more anxious than ever, you’re not imagining it. A new generation—born after 1995 and raised on smartphones—is rewriting the rules of adolescence. Psychologist Jean Twenge calls them “iGen,” and her argument is as provocative…