Today\u2019s show is a must-listen if you have children, nieces, nephews, grandchildren or folks in your ministry who are a part of Gen Z categorized as those between the ages of 12 and 26. Heather\u2019s guest, Jessie Cruickshank, has been studying the older set of this generation since they were in middle school. She has a Master\u2019s degree from Harvard in experiential education and has studied how our brains work and learn best.<\/p>\n
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Generation Z looks different: More than 50% are biracial. This is changing the way they see and think about race. And Gen Z doesn\u2019t mind having more than one \u201ctag\u201d in this arena. We talk about how this may change the standard of beauty<\/a> in the future.<\/p>\n This generation has more anxiety because they\u2019ve grown up in a more volatile and complex world and they\u2019re aware of so many things that are completely out of their control. They have a \u201cprecocious\u201d awareness of the world. Many of those Jessie interviewed admitted to crying at night.<\/p>\n Gen Z has more social experiences through the phone, so they\u2019re missing the regulation impact of being with people in person.<\/p>\n Gen Z doesn\u2019t prefer the \u201ctech\u201d solution. They prefer non-zoom in-person communications compared to tech connections. Be gracious for how awkward this may be for them, they haven\u2019t had enough practice here.<\/p>\n The lack of agency Gen Z has felt, has led to a great desire to speak into things, as an agent, with an opinion that matters (even if there\u2019s still some maturing to do.) Asking them questions and offering options is the best way to invite them into the conversations. <\/p>\n What does Gen Z dream about? You\u2019ll be amazed by Jessie\u2019s startling answer here.<\/p>\n Learn more about Jessie on her website: https:\/\/www.whoology.co<\/p>\n Connect with Jessie on Instagram: https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/who_ologist\/<\/p>\n Ready to stop stressing over body image<\/a>? Check out Heather\u2019s brand new book: The 40-Day Body Image Workbook<\/a>, available wherever Christian books are sold. (Amazon affiliate link. A tiny portion of your purchase (at no additional cost to you) will go to support<\/a> this ministry.)<\/p>\n Join the Body Image Freedom Framework Online Course and Coaching Program<\/a> \u2013 Watch for a special discount coming soon!<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/comparedtowho.me\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Understanding-Gen-Z-1024x1024.jpg\")
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