A 27-year-old woman recently turned to TikTok to share her feelings about the younger generation.
Olivia Waldron (@oliviajadew) explains that she has a “real issue” with how sensible Gen Z is after noticing this trend on social media and having a recent conversation with her 20-year-old cousin.
The key account manager told Newsweek: “I don’t think the younger generation is missing out by not being big drinkers, per se—but I think they’re missing out on letting loose, making a few silly mistakes, and having a laugh.
“You’ve got your whole life to be sensible and focus on wellness. You’re meant to have no cares and responsibilities when you’re young; they should make the most of that.”
Indeed, those born between 1997 and 2012 have a different attitude towards partying than their older counterparts. In August, a study by Gallup titled “Alcohol Consumption Increasingly Viewed as Unhealthy in the U.S.” found that alcohol consumption among young adults has significantly declined.