Experts Reveal Gen Z’s Biggest Skill Deficit: Focus and Media Literacy
Born into technology and raised with artificial intelligence, Generation Z (those born between 1997 and 2012) is stepping into the workforce and graduating, while career experts highlight the two fundamental life skills this generation struggles with the most: Staying present and discerning reliable information.
Experts emphasize that the constant exposure of young people to digital stimuli leads to a superficial focus, and instead of judging them, parents and elders should guide them.
1. The Art of Staying Present and Focused
According to career coach Nicole McDaniel, the constant digital notifications and incessant flow of information are undermining Generation Z's ability to 'live in the moment'. The constant need to check screens during meals or in the middle of conversations hinders the ability to form deep connections.
How Can Parents Help?
When talking to your children, turn off the television and phone. Show them non-verbally that you are giving them your full attention.
Spend time together on activities that require focusing on a single point and have a meditative effect, such as cooking, crafts, or board games.
Explain that there's no need to feel pressured to respond instantly to messages or emails, and highlight the value of 'pausing and thinking before responding' in both work and personal life.
2. Shortcoming: Media Literacy and Source Verification
Psychologist Dr. Bedford Palmer II points out that while teenagers have broad access to information on online platforms, they struggle to gauge the reliability of that information. He draws attention to the fact that visibility and loud voices on social media are often misconstrued by young people as 'expertise.'
Ways to Enhance Media Literacy
Instead of judging them when they bring up information you doubt, spark their intellectual curiosity with questions like 'Who first said this, and what was the source?'
As a parent, question your own information gathering habits and set a good example in using reliable sources.
If your budget allows, teach the value of accessing accurate information by subscribing to reputable and independent digital publications.
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