Debunking the Myth: Does Generation Z Age Faster Than Previous Generations?

Generation Z, those born between 1997 and 2012, is often described as growing up too fast, more so than any preceding generation. From their proficiency with technology to their heightened sense of social consciousness, Gen Z seems to defy traditional expectations of how young people ought to behave. But what exactly lies behind this notion that Gen Z is aging prematurely? And is there any truth to it? Let’s examine several arguments put forth to explain this phenomenon and explore whether they hold water.