Millennial Parents, Tell Us The Things That Are TOTALLY Different For Gen Alpha

BuzzFeed

29 May 2024 at 5:11 pm·1-min read

By this point, we all know about Gen-Z.

Screenshot of a woman from a Netflix show saying, "Maybe it's a Gen-Z thing." She is outdoors, wearing a casual outfit. Text reads "Netflix" in top right corner — Netflix

But what about Gen Alpha (those born between 2010 and 2024)? To find out more, we're asking millennials about the things that are completely different for Gen Alpha — aka, what is something that Gen Alpha has or does that millennials didn't experience?

Maybe you've noticed that they're SO tech-savvy. Like, even more tech-savvy than you thought they would be!

A girl with long hair wears a VR headset and denim overalls, standing inside while reaching out, with greenery visible in the background — Flashpop / Getty Images

Maybe they're way more eco-friendly and focused than any generation before.

Girl holding a megaphone and a globe, standing in a field wearing a green cape — Alistair Berg / Getty Images

Or maybe you're completely blown away by all the short-form content they watch instead of the movies and TV shows millennials grew up on.

A young boy lies on the floor, focused on using a tablet device — Peopleimages / Getty Images

So what are some things that are completely different for Gen Alpha? Let us know in the comments below or in this Google Form. Your response could be featured in an upcoming BuzzFeed Community post.

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