Why Do Many Gen Zers Have Complicated Relationships with Their Parents?

[Nomad]

Gen Z often struggles with parental relationships due to generational differences in communication, mental health awareness, and values. While some parents are supportive, others dismiss their struggles, leading to emotional distance. At the same time, many Gen Zers feel closer to their parents than previous generations due to shared hardships. What factors strengthen or weaken the Gen Z-parent bond in your experience?

 

[Dr. A]

Besides the factors which are already mentioned, level of education, peer pressure and type of friends, living with extended or nuclear family, the upbringing in general also contribute towards strengthening or weakening parents-Gen Z relationships.

 

[Commode K]

The Gen Z people live in a fast paced world while their parents had placed a premium on patience. This singular disparity of value can always cause confrontations between a parent and a child. Before you know it, the relationship has already become distant and complex.

 

[Ciri]

I think Gen Zers experience complicated relationships with their parents due to generational differences in values, communication styles, and expectations. Factors like mental health awareness, technology use, and changing societal norms contribute to the misunderstandings.

 

[Shree]

Research shows that generational gaps often lead to misunderstandings, especially regarding technology, mental health, and career choices. Studies indicate that Gen Z places a high value on mental health, self-expression, and work-life balance, while many parents from older generations emphasize stability and traditional career paths. The rise of social media and digital culture has created a disconnect, as parents may not fully understand the influence of online platforms on their children’s identities and values.

 

[Fidelia]

Gen Zers grow up being immersed in technology and the digital age. And their parents are coming to learn and adapt to the digital age. This always leads to discrepancies between the parents and the Gen Zers in many aspects of life. The way they communicate and expect to be communicated to is quite different and often leads to clashes.