Plenty of young people can begrudgingly admit when an older’s person’s take is spot-on. (You sure do like your parents’ old fashion choices anyway.)
So it’s only fair we take a break from badmouthing the kids to sing their praises every now and then. Here are the top five things Gen Z gets right.
1. Answering the phone is stupid.
Why are you calling me like it’s 1998? Unless you’re on fire or delivering tacos, text first. Gen Z knows that phone calls are chaotic, unplanned, and emotionally aggressive. There’s no transcript, no emoji tone indicators, and zero time to prepare. If you “just wanted to talk,” please book a slot via Google Calendar like a civilized human.
2. Don’t smoke weed. Eat it.
Gen Z figured out how to get high without smelling like a burnt couch cushion. Edibles are discreet, longer-lasting, and way easier on your lungs. You get the chill vibes without coughing your face off or setting off the smoke alarm. Honestly, it’s wellness-adjacent at this point. Martha Stewart does gummies. That’s all the endorsement you need.
3. Why pay for Netflix when you can steal it?
They tried to make password-sharing a crime. Gen Z turned it into a resistance movement. Let’s be real: If you’re gonna keep raising prices, making shows that are two seasons long, and forcing us to scroll past 17 versions of “Love Is Blind,” then yeah, we’re gonna hop on Aunt Linda’s login. It’s not theft, it’s digital resourcefulness. (Related news: Capitalism is slipping in the polls.)
4. Don’t judge people by the color of their skin. Judge them by the content of their old tweets.
Gen Z didn’t invent cancel culture, they just optimized it. Accountability isn’t about dragging people for sport. It’s about saying, “Hey, maybe you shouldn’t have tweeted that in 2011.” Skin tone has never been a sign of someone’s character, but your digital paper trail might be. Delete wisely.
5. If you have mental health issues, seek help.
It’s way better than marrying a Kardashian and becoming antisemitic. Therapy is not taboo anymore. Gen Z normalized talking about mental health like it’s just part of basic hygiene, because it is. Instead of spiraling in public and blaming fame, they’re journaling, meditating, and booking that BetterHelp session. Way cheaper than a Twitter apology tour.
6. That’s not skin. It’s a giant blank canvas.
Every Boomer said, “You’ll regret that when you’re older.” And Gen Z replied, “I’d rather regret art than regret being boring.” Tattoos aren’t rebellion anymore. They’re fashion, therapy, and identity, all rolled into one. Also, they’re way easier to commit to than a career or a mortgage. So ink up.
7. Bisexuality increases your odds of getting laid.
Gen Z is more open about who they are. And statistically speaking, it’s a solid move. Twice the attraction radius, double the romantic possibilities, and way more dating app matches. They’re just not so stressed about rigid labels. It’s less about shocking grandma and more about being real with yourself. If it works, it works!
8. Forget the office grind.
The 9-to-5 was never sacred. It was just the only option. Now? You can side hustle, protect your work/life balance… and post a few pics on OnlyFans if you’re so inclined – no meetings required! Gen Z figured out how to monetize what Boomers were too shy to even acknowledge. Capitalism gave them lemons, so they sold tasteful thirst traps and bought the lemonade factory. Now the only question is can they earn enough to pay the mortgage on that factory.
9. Marriage is pointless.
Gen Z isn’t anti-love, they’re just not pretending rings equal happiness. When half of marriages end in divorce and most people can’t afford a wedding or a house, maybe committing to yourself first isn’t so selfish after all. They’re rewriting what partnership looks like, and spoiler: it doesn’t always involve a courthouse or matching towels.