If there’s one thing you can say with certainty about Gen Z and Gen Alpha, it’s that they have innate technological capabilities — the likes of which our previous generations can’t begin to imagine.
Because of this, kids are getting smarter and more understanding of the world around them far earlier than ever before. To see what I’m talking about, check out the following quotes that show just how smart kids are nowadays.
Gen Z and Gen Alpha are taking over the world.
“Coding students”? Since when do they teach coding in school?! I can barely get my printer to work when I need it to, and these little tykes are out here making homemade stickers for their teachers?! I feel ancient and antiquated.
He thinks, therefore he is.
Either this kid saw The Matrix when he was far too young, or he’s a born philosopher. These are the kinds of questions that used to keep the French philosopher, René Descartes , up all hours of the night.
Sarcasm and snark begin to fester at a young age.
I hate to say it, Alice, but by the sounds of things — your child is too damn smart for his own good. It’s hard to imagine a 3-year-old possessing that kind of sarcasm and wit. I can’t imagine what he’s going to be like as a teenager.
It’s the circle of life.
Thanks, kid. As if thinking back on the memory of Bambi’s mother being shot was heartbreaking enough, now I’m imagining her being eaten by a horde of hunters! I’m never going to be able to watch that movie ever again.