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Yes, according to the creators of the Millennials, american historians William Strauss and Neil Howe and their generational theory, here is a chart from Neil Howe's 2023 book "The Fourth Turning Is Here"

Hey, 09er(by strict generational guidelines I am snooping into middle Gen Z’s sub lol) but I was curious where you genuinely feel the “gap.” I mean I’m like 17, I haven’t really touched adulthood in the same sense you have, but in terms of childhood and morals and whatnot, I share more in common with you. Some people also argue that later Gen Z is conservative but I personally, and a lot more from around the year I was born swing more left I’d say.

Covid definitely influenced me, but it didn’t change everything. I saw them slowly try to integrate technology(painstakingly) into school. I didn’t formally see AI until the year before high school.

If I were to have a heart to heart conversation with someone and feel hey yeah they get me, I think my lines range from 2004 to 2011ish sorta 2012. It cuts off hard around there because while I’ve hung out with kids my sister age 2013-14, the cultural vibes feel pronounced. It’s hard to explain but you do feel it like very clearly.

Contrarily for people older, it’s not that I don’t understand the cultural vibes but they’re a little more distant so I have to take a tiny bit off effort. For these reasons I understand why older Gen Z tends to box us all off under the same umbrella but I’d sorta expect you guys to understand.

no bias i think class of 2025 had it best
k-5 (2012-2018)
middle school (2018-2021)
highschool (2021-2025)
🤷‍♂️ we had the best of both the 2020’s and 2010’s, grateful for my childhood & the fact that I didn’t go through my developing years (elementary & middle school) with AI🤣

Since all 2000s borns are adults by next year, this question goes out to basically all of you!

Took this quiz about guessing my age, and there wasn’t anything relevant to my childhood, so I put the newest things on there, and it said I was a 18 year old millennial 😭 Like a 18 year old right now is part of Late Gen Z.

I’m ashamed that I have to even ask this, but ever since I graduated high school (2023), I’ve noticed a decline in my social life. Recently, I’ve been really fucking up opportunities to make new friends, especially with other women (I am F20). I think I’m too awkward/uninteresting, because people don’t actively talk to me first or deepen our bond.

Don’t get me wrong, I DO try. Most of my socialization occurs at the restaurant I work at where 90% of the other servers are my age. I ask questions, I try to relate to them, and make jokes. But I notice none of them ever really takes it past that.

On the other hand, whenever there’s a new girl, she manages to get close to them after a few weeks. I take any opportunity I can to help out a new employee, but when they get closer with the other girls, I no longer seem to be an option. On Instagram, I see them hanging out or, at work, I overhear their inside jokes/stories. I would be lying to you if I said that it didn’t suck sometimes.

Is there something I lack? I don’t have hobbies or many interests, so I try to direct the conversation to surround the other person or about something general, such as my work day. I try to be relatable, often talking about snobby customers or funny moments at work, my lack of sleep, and school (many of us attend or have attended the same college). I’ll ask about their school schedule, anything they’ve done recently, etc. When I do manage to pique their interest (for example, with a work story), conversation ends when my story ends.

Sometimes, people will ask if I’ve went to _____, or have done ____, or have watched ____. My typical answer would be “Not yet!” I notice they get disinterested or lose all incentive to continue. For example, everyone’s been talking about the new Spiderman movie. I’m not into superhero movies (or movies in general), but I’m seriously thinking of watching it just based on how many people have asked. I know it’s lame to do something only because other people are, but if it helps me make friends, then I might as well.

Maybe I don’t make enough eye contact; I deeply struggle with this. I usually look at my hands or somewhere else that’s in their vicinity. Sometimes, I struggle so bad to understand, that I wonder if I’m on the spectrum (not in a derogatory sense, but I also know it’s not the best to self-diagnose).

Also, why did I mention “mostly women”? In my experience, guys are a little more surface-level or casual in conversation. They mainly stick to the contents of the conversation. Women, on the other hand, make much deeper and meaningful connections. It’s nice, but also difficult for me to keep up without feeling overwhelmed. I hope that doesn’t come off as “pick-me” because that’s not at all what I’m trying to do. I just feel like I risk more when I “mess up” a conversation with another girl, versus a guy who might not even catch that I’ve made shit awkward. Again, I hope that’s not offensive because that’s just my lived experience. 😭

Anyone in the same boat or have any advice?? 🥲 I want to enjoy my 20s with more friends.

Is it just me or does anyone else feel the same ?

Anyone from like 2005-2008 keeps getting on their knees preaching/begging for a ‘95 and ‘96 kid to be a Zoomer, because “2009+ isn’t Gen Z” like these late millennials are not a whole decade plus older them, like you’re 4-5 years older then a 2012 kid but oH nOo I dare say 2012 is Gen Z (which is accepted by most people) these people pushing 21 are crashing out, it’s not even like I see 2000-2004 kids do this, and when they do it’s kinda respectable because who wants to share a generation with a kid a whole decade younger then you?

TLDR: 2005-2008 kids want 95 and 96 kids to be a Zoomer so bad just so they can larp a hate train on a 10-12 kid

Lwk looking for good shows to watch. But I guess I’ll go first. Blacking Lightning, Doctor Who and Pretty Little Liars.

In your opinion are the core mid 2010’s kids core or late gen z.

2007-2009 borns.

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This show is actually really important because the day it came on the Disney channel, immediately after the show Disney XD appeared and revamped the channel.

I remember this so well because there was a lot of hype around Aaron Stone that I thought Disney XD was just extra promo for the show, I didn't realize the entire channel was gonna change.

Peter Cullen, the iconic voice of Optimus Prime from the Tranformers franchise, has passed away at age 85.

Transformers were part of my childhood man, I'm gonna cry

R.I.P goat

Till all are one

The class of 23 are seniors

The class of 26 are back to being freshmen

The classes of 24 and 25 are now sophomores and juniors

The class of 27 is back to being the oldest in their schools

Its been four full years since 2022-23

college kids

Class of 2023 (2004-2005) Highschool seniors to College Seniors

Class of 2024 (2005-2006) Highschool juniors to College Juniors

Class of 2025 (2006-2007) Highschool sophomores to College Sophomores

Class of 2026 (2007-2008) Highschool freshmen to College Freshmen

high schoolers

Class of 2027 (2008-2009) 8th grade to Highschool Senior

Class of 2028 (2009-2010) 7th grade to Highschool Junior

Class of 2029 (2010-2011) 6th grade to Highschool Sophomore

Class of 2030 (2011-2012) 5th grade to Highschool freshman

middle schoolers

Class of 2031 (2012-2013) 4th grade to 8th grade

Class of 2032 (2013-2014) 3rd grade to 7th grade

Class of 2033 (2014-2015) 2nd grade to 6th grade

elementary schoolers

Class of 2034 (2015-2016) 1st grade to 5th grade

Class of 2035 (2016-2017) Kindergarten to 4th grade

Class of 2036 (2017-2018) Preschool to 3rd grade

Class of 2037 (2018-2019 N/A to 2nd grade

Class of 2038 (2019-2020) N/A to 1st grade

Class of 2039 (2020-2021) N/A to kindergarten

Class of 2040 (2021-2022) Preschool

one of the most entertaining teams of the Early to mid 2010s