Gen Z teens lonelier, more apt to use therapy, less likely to do drugs
November 15, 2023
When it comes to Gen Z teenagers, you can discard the old saw that “kids will be kids,” similar across generations based on their age and maturity level. Gen Z is different.
Ask young adults in Gen Z about their teen years and you will learn that, compared to previous generations:
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More teens in Gen Z felt lonely and isolated.
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They were less likely to have a significant other in their teen years.
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They didn’t hang out with other teens as much.
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With parents likely to be working full time, they didn’t have as many family meals together.
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They are much less likely to have attended religious services regularly.
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They consumed less alcohol, drugs and tobacco products.
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They were less likely to have a part-time or summer job.
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They were more likely to have had therapy as teens.
