Note: This is not a thread that discusses when Y ends and when Z begins. This is just a discussion on how others think the next generation, Generation Alpha, will be like. This is only about them (not us).

Typical definitions of Generation Alpha

2010-2024
2010-2025
2011-2025

What do you (as older members of Generation Z and earlier) personally think of them, even though the oldest members are only about six or seven years old, based on your perspective?

No opinion on them.

I don't think Gen Alpha will be born until around 2020.

I don't think Gen Alpha will be born until around 2020.

I agree.

To me, Generation Alpha starts in 2020/2021 and ends at 2035-2038. I will (hopefully) have a child or children born in that time frame.

I'll be over 30 by then!  :o

Is this the redpilled generation?

I hope to have children in this generation! :)

From what I can tell of 2010-2012 borns, they're growing in an era where education is very digitized. The hot trend is "reverse homework" where instead of receiving homework where you solve math problems or write a book report, your homework is to watch your lectures on a computer or iPad, and the classroom is where you solve your math problems.

Because this generation is far too young to be defined, the only thing I know for sure about them is that they are going to make me feel very old when they come of age.

Also, if Gen Alpha goes all the way to the late 2030's, it's possible that I could have grandchildren born in this generation.

Because this generation is far too young to be defined, the only thing I know for sure about them is that they are going to make me feel very old when they come of age.

Also, if Gen Alpha goes all the way to the late 2030's, it's possible that I could have grandchildren born in this generation.

You have kids? :o

You have kids? :o


Not yet, but it is very possible that I could within the next few years. I'm not getting any younger, you know.

Not yet, but it is very possible that I could within the next few years. I'm not getting any younger, you know.

OH OK. I want to have kids from the years 2027-2034 (I'll be 27/28-35).

Guys, Generation Alpha already happened. They were born January 1, 1993 to December 31, 1993. That generation is very alpha!

A few things about them is that are going to be smaller than the Zeds due to the decreased births. They will be more technologically advanced than the Zeds. They are the first generation not to remember the first black president. They're also the first cohort to have a majority of non-Caucasian folks.

I don't think Gen Alpha will be born until around 2020.


Agree.  The oldest Gen Zers are in high school and the youngest haven't been born yet.

Agree.  The oldest Gen Zers are in high school and the youngest haven't been born yet.

True.

Guys, Generation Alpha already happened. They were born January 1, 1993 to December 31, 1993. That generation is very alpha!


If we're being honest, Generation Alpha really just consists of a single man. He was born in 1946 and he currently works in the Oval Office.

If we're being honest, Generation Alpha really just consists of a single man. He was born in 1946 and he currently works in the Oval Office.


Does his birthday fall on a June too?

Does his birthday fall on a June too?

Yes, a June 14 :).

If we're being honest, Generation Alpha really just consists of a single man. He was born in 1946 and he currently works in the Oval Office.


8-P

8-P

Do not dare disrepect our Lord Emperor Master President Trump >:(.

Do not dare disrepect our Lord Emperor Master President Trump >:(.


Every time I pass by his photo, I make sure to throw a shoe at it.

Do not dare disrepect our Lord Emperor Master President Trump >:(.
I'm with Slowpoke. F**k him! ;) ;D

Every time I pass by his photo, I make sure to throw a shoe at it.



I'm with Slowpoke. F**k him! ;) ;D

Make sure that y'all watch your backs at all times....we're coming for you guys >:(.

If Generation Alpha is the agreed upon nomenclature for the next generation, then I hope the one that comes after them is called Generation Bravo as opposed to Generation Beta.  8)

If Generation Alpha is the agreed upon nomenclature for the next generation, then I hope the one that comes after them is called Generation Bravo as opposed to Generation Beta.  8)


It's going to be Beta, so make sure to have kids before 2025!

If Generation Alpha is the agreed upon nomenclature for the next generation, then I hope the one that comes after them is called Generation Bravo as opposed to Generation Beta.  8)


Beta males!  ;D  ;D  ;D

Beta males!  ;D  ;D  ;D


Bravo would be much cooler though, followed by Charlie, Delta, Echo, etc.

Note: This is not a thread that discusses when Y ends and when Z begins. This is just a discussion on how others think the next generation, Generation Alpha, will be like. This is only about them (not us).

Typical definitions of Generation Alpha

2010-2024
2010-2025
2011-2025

What do you (as older members of Generation Z and earlier) personally think of them, even though the oldest members are only about six or seven years old, based on your perspective?


In this post, the older members of Generation Z mean 1995-1999 (using McCrindle's and Dave Miers' definitions).

In this post, the older members of Generation Z mean 1995-1999 (using McCrindle's and Dave Miers' definitions).

Well if that is the case then like I said I think Gen Alpha starts in 2020/2021 and ends from 2035-2038. Based on that, I will have kids apart of this generation and they will have a vastly different childhood to those born even in the 2010s (Jan. 1, 2010-Dec. 31, 2019). I can't judge them since they haven't been born yet.

Well if that is the case then like I said I think Gen Alpha starts in 2020/2021 and ends from 2035-2038. Based on that, I will have kids apart of this generation and they will have a vastly different childhood to those born even in the 2010s (Jan. 1, 2010-Dec. 31, 2019). I can't judge them since they haven't been born yet.


Gen Alpha is probably going to be any of the following 4:

2010-2024
2010-2025
2011-2025
2018-2036

And about the end date of Millennials, I sincerely doubt that the generation will end in 1998. I mean look at the common sources - there are only like five sources out of the more than 300 sources that I browsed over the past year or so that used it as a cutoff. Sources take a lot (a period of months or even years) of research and study, and they know a lot better than we do.

Not to mention, it doesn't even sound like a clean or stable (even as an even-numbered-year) cutoff either. Putting every year of the 90's and leaving 1999 out of the picture does sound odd. I wouldn't fret about it too much.

1994, 1996, and 2000 all seem like more stable cutoff years to use, as they were actually the ends of their respected time frames (first half of the 90's, mid 90's, and second millennium).

Gen Alpha is probably going to be any of the following 4:

2010-2024
2010-2025
2011-2025
2018-2036

And about the end date of Millennials, I sincerely doubt that the generation will end in 1998. I mean look at the common sources - there are only like five sources out of the more than 300 sources that I browsed over the past year or so that used it as a cutoff. Sources take a lot (a period of months or even years) of research and study, and they know a lot better than we do.

Not to mention, it doesn't even sound like a clean or stable (even as an even-numbered-year) cutoff either. Putting every year of the 90's and leaving 1999 out of the picture does sound odd. I wouldn't fret about it too much.

1994, 1996, and 2000 all seem like more stable cutoff years to use, as they were actually the ends of their respected time frames (first half of the 90's, mid 90's, and second millennium).

The definition of Gen Alpha in bold I can agree to (but I still like my definition, 2020/2021 until 2035-2038).

Also, the Gen Y thing was just a personal problem I had with some people giving arbitrary reasons for ending Gen Y at 1997 or 1998. Don't worry though, I'm not fretting about it.

So Gen Alpha is going to be very masculine? Very Alpha? Male?  :D  :D  :D  :D

So Gen Alpha is going to be very masculine? Very Alpha? Male?  :D  :D  :D  :D


WW3 will probably toughen them up a bit.  :o :o :o

WW3 will probably toughen them up a bit.  :o :o :o


Probably start smoking at age 13!

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Generation Alpha will be the first generation that's more than 50% vegetarian/vegan, in my prediction.

Generation Alpha will be the first generation that's more than 50% vegetarian/vegan, in my prediction.


Come on, try one. It'll make you cool and fit in!

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Come on, try one. It'll make you cool and fit in!

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Vape nation, bro. It's litaf. Cigarettes are for old foggies.

Vape nation, bro. It's litaf. Cigarettes are for old foggies.


You have not truly lived until you have smoked a Cuban cigar.  ;)

You have not truly lived until you have smoked a Cuban cigar.  ;)


Is that a new mixed drink?

Is that a new mixed drink?


If it is then it's something I've never heard of.

Of course I'm old, so I'm not "with it" anymore.  :-[  ;D

If it is then it's something I've never heard of.

Of course I'm old, so I'm not "with it" anymore.  :-[  ;D


Just trolling.  ;D

Probably start smoking at age 13!

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Maybe Trump will finally abolish all the child labor laws so we can start making 9 year-olds work in coal mines again. That'll man everyone up in a hurry!  ;D

Maybe Trump will finally abolish all the child labor laws so we can start making 9 year-olds work in coal mines again. That'll man everyone up in a hurry!  ;D


It's not the Millennials (my generation) fault completely. It was going to happen, sooner, or later. A generation that was indulged with great technology, computers, machinery, an easy lifestyle, and quick technology too.

It's not the Millennials (my generation) fault completely. It was going to happen, sooner, or later. A generation that was indulged with great technology, computers, machinery, an easy lifestyle, and quick technology too.



Just trolling.  ;D


The troll has become the trolled.  :D

Probably start smoking at age 13!

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Also do something on the problem of breathing in second hand smoke?

Also do something on the problem of breathing in second hand smoke?


Most states nipped that in the bud 10-15 years ago.

Also do something on the problem of breathing in second hand smoke?


Probably.  :(

But kids smoke marijuana and other stuff now! Uh oh!  :(

Probably.  :(

But kids smoke marijuana and other stuff now! Uh oh!  :(
This is even worse?

Most states nipped that in the bud 10-15 years ago.
The UK is trying, it has bashed smoking in the workplace and enclosed areas, like shops, transport, etc, but it has to be a complete ban!

Y'all do know that this thread is about how Gen Alpha will be....right? :-\\

This is even worse?


I don't know, I heard it relaxes people!  :o

I don't know, I heard it relaxes people!  :o
I am thinking of the long term effects, I once heard it is linked to schizophrenia?

This is even worse?


Kids shouldn't be smoking marijuana. It affects mental development.


The UK is trying, it has bashed smoking in the workplace and enclosed areas, like shops, transport, etc, but it has to be a complete ban!



There is a proposed law in Russia that would ban selling cigarettes to people born after 2014. Of course, the likely result of this law is to create a black market of people born 2014 selling cigarettes to people born 2015.  :-X

Kids shouldn't be smoking marijuana. It affects mental development.


There is a proposed law in Russia that would ban selling cigarettes to people born after 2014. Of course, the likely result of this law is to create a black market of people born 2014 selling cigarettes to people born 2015.  :-X
Also, governments gain tax levies from the cigarettes too.

Y'all do know that this thread is about how Gen Alpha will be....right? :-\\


These threads tend to go off on tangents from time to time.  Don't sweat it, it'll get back on topic sooner or later.

The UK is trying, it has bashed smoking in the workplace and enclosed areas, like shops, transport, etc, but it has to be a complete ban!


Can you still smoke in pubs there?

Can you still smoke in pubs there?
Since 1 July 2007 smoking has been banned in all enclosed public places in England including pubs, bars and restaurants. Many pubs provide smoking areas outdoors, where smoking remains generally permitted.

These threads tend to go off on tangents from time to time.  Don't sweat it, it'll get back on topic sooner or later.
They certainly do.

They certainly do.


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Can you still smoke in pubs there?


In Ontario, they even banned smoking on commercial patios/balconies!

Kids shouldn't be smoking marijuana. It affects mental development.


There is a proposed law in Russia that would ban selling cigarettes to people born after 2014. Of course, the likely result of this law is to create a black market of people born 2014 selling cigarettes to people born 2015.  :-X


Tasmania, Britain (really only the doctors), Norway, and Singapore I do believe at one point considered banning selling cigarettes to people born after 1999 (even though in articles they say "after 2000", they mean 2000 and later). If that did happen, there may be a black market where people born in 1999 secretly sell cigarettes to people born in 2000.

In Ontario, they even banned smoking on commercial patios/balconies!
Local councils had implemented that in their accommodation properties.

Tasmania, Britain (really only the doctors), and Singapore I do believe at one point considered banning selling cigarettes to people born after 1999 (even though in articles they say "after 2000", they mean 2000 and later). If that did happen, there may be a black market where people born in 1999 secretly sell cigarettes to people born in 2000.


Note to self, move to an island.

Britain/Tasmania would've failed, but if there's one country where I trust laws to be enforced, it's Singapore :o

One thing I have noticed about Gen Alpha is that they going to be starting puberty much earlier than the Zeds. This is because of the chemicals that are hidden in food and drinks that change the hormone cycle. 

One thing I have noticed about Gen Alpha is that they going to be starting puberty much earlier than the Zeds. This is because of the chemicals that are hidden in food and drinks that change the hormone cycle.


It has more to do with rising obesity rates I think.

It has more to do with rising obesity rates I think.
That too since studies have shown obesity has increased for a long time. It's probably why some people look much older than they are. You can't imagine how many 13/14 year old girls are looking 20/21 these days! :o

It has more to do with rising obesity rates I think.


Well, put down that burger, Slowpoke! :o  :o  :o

Well, put down that burger, Slowpoke! :o  :o  :o


It's okay: I got a diet coke with my order!

It's okay: I got a diet coke with my order!

Diet Coke is worse than regular Coke/Soda.

Diet Coke is worse than regular Coke/Soda.


Are you joking?  :o

Are you joking?  :o

No, I'm being factual.

Are you joking?  :o

He's right. Diet Coke contains aspartame which has been said to cause brain cancer. Plus it still contains caramel colour and all that other stuff. If anything the two are pretty much both equally harmful.  :P

No, I'm being factual.


Alternative facts?

Alternative facts?

1. https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/morning-mix/wp/2017/04/21/study-links-diet-soda-to-higher-risk-of-stroke-dementia/?utm_term=.3318a259d116

2. https://www.forbes.com/sites/daviddisalvo/2017/04/27/why-is-diet-soda-so-bad-for-your-brain/amp/

Diet Coke is worse than regular Coke/Soda.


I almost never drink pop anymore. When I go to a fast food joint I just get unsweetened iced tea.

He's right. Diet Coke contains aspartame which has been said to cause brain cancer. Plus it still contains caramel colour and all that other stuff. If anything the two are pretty much both equally harmful.  :P


Oh I didn't know that. Isn't aspartame the thing they put on the popcorn ceilings in old houses? ;D

I almost never drink pop anymore. When I go to a fast food joint I just get unsweetened iced tea.

Damn....unsweetened? 8-P.

I almost never drink pop anymore. When I go to a fast food joint I just get unsweetened iced tea.

I usually aim for water. Iced Tea here in Canada is the same as soda. We don't have unsweetend Iced Tea like there is in the U.S.

Thank God I never drink Diet Coke!  8)  8)  8)  8)  8)

I usually aim for water. Iced Tea here in Canada is the same as soda. We don't have unsweetend Iced Tea like there is in the U.S.

Have you ever been to the US? (just asking)

I almost never drink pop anymore. When I go to a fast food joint I just get unsweetened iced tea.


Same, except I get water... In my own reusable water bottle.  :-[ I don't drink acidic drinks and avoid most things with sugar.

Oh I didn't know that. Isn't aspartame the thing they put on the popcorn ceilings in old houses? ;D

Haha it sounds like it would be used for that, but it's a sweetener.  ;D

Damn....unsweetened? 8-P.


Honestly the main reason I gave up pop is because, 15 years ago, I went to the dentist for a check up and I had 3 cavities, all in my lower teeth, and the dentist correctly deduced that it was from drinking too much pop. I gave up pop after that and I haven't had a single cavity since. The sh!t rots your teeth out.

Plus that aspartame crap scares me.

Haha it sounds like it would be used for that, but it's a sweetener.  ;D


Lmao I confused absetos with aspartame.  :-[ :-[

Honestly the main reason I gave up pop is because, 15 years ago, I went to the dentist for a check up and I had 3 cavities, all in my lower teeth, and the dentist correctly deduced that it was from drinking too much pop. I gave up pop after that and I haven't had a single cavity since. The sh!t rots your teeth out.

Plus that aspartame crap scares me.

I wasn't talking about soda ("pop"...are you from the Midwest? :P). I was talking about the iced tea...unsweetened 8-P.

Honestly the main reason I gave up pop is because, 15 years ago, I went to the dentist for a check up and I had 3 cavities, all in my lower teeth, and the dentist correctly deduced that it was from drinking too much pop. I gave up pop after that and I haven't had a single cavity since. The sh!t rots your teeth out.

Plus that aspartame scares me.


Oh, same! Except I only went to the dentist last year. I didn't have dental insurance growing up. Before last year, the last time I went to the dentist was when I was 9. And I didn't grow up in a flossing family either. Disaster!  :-[ I had to pay through the nose to get my teeth fixed last year. Ever since then, like I said above, I avoid sugar, starch, and acidic drinks like the plague. I can now see the hidden costs.  ;D

Edit: oh but water with fast food was a habit I established before my dentist visit. I just always have my water bottle with me. ;D

Slim95, did you see my question?

He's right. Diet Coke contains aspartame which has been said to cause brain cancer. Plus it still contains caramel colour and all that other stuff. If anything the two are pretty much both equally harmful.  :P
It also can play havoc with the stomach, as like other soda drinks.

Honestly the main reason I gave up pop is because, 15 years ago, I went to the dentist for a check up and I had 3 cavities, all in my lower teeth, and the dentist correctly deduced that it was from drinking too much pop. I gave up pop after that and I haven't had a single cavity since. The sh!t rots your teeth out.

Plus that aspartame crap scares me.
Oh yes, and the teeth!

I've never had a cavity in my life. At least not yet.  :(

I've never had a cavity in my life. At least not yet.  :(
I have and had plenty, but the more recent cavities are down to the age factor.

I have and had plenty, but the more recent cavities are down to the age factor.


I need to stop drinking pop, though. I'm sure I might have a cavity, or two, now.  :o

Slim95, did you see my question?

Sorry I missed it.


Have you ever been to the US? (just asking)

Yeah I have. Only one time for a week.

Yeah I have. Only one time for a week.

Where?

Where?

Las Vegas

I need to stop drinking pop, though. I'm sure I might have a cavity, or two, now.  :o
You will know in time.

I wasn't talking about soda ("pop"...are you from the Midwest? :P). I was talking about the iced tea...unsweetened 8-P.


I am from the Midwest, Nebraska to be more specific. And I'm guessing that you must be a Southerner, because only someone from the South would take so much offense at someone drinking iced tea without sugar.  ;)

I am from the Midwest, Nebraska to be more specific. And I'm guessing that you must be a Southerner, because only someone from the South would take so much offense at someone drinking iced tea without sugar.  ;)

I knew you were a Midwestner :P.

Oh and I'm definitely not a Southerner. I'm a Northerner (born and raised in New York City)....however, I just don't like unsweetened iced tea ;D.

Gen Alpha won't be born until the 2020s.

I knew you were a Midwestner :P.

Oh and I'm definitely not a Southerner. I'm a Northerner (born and raised in New York City)....however, I just don't like unsweetened iced tea ;D.


Ah, OK. I've been down South a few times and they love their sweet tea down there.  Now they probably wouldn't get mad if you ordered unsweetened iced tea down South, more likely they'd just smile and say "Bless your heart," which is their polite and quaint way of saying "you're a dumbass."  ;D

Ah, OK. I've been down South a few times and they love their sweet tea down there.  Now they probably wouldn't get mad if you ordered unsweetened iced tea down South, more likely they'd just smile and say "Bless your heart," which is their polite and quaint way of saying "you're a dumbass."  ;D

I know. HAHA....I have some Southerner friends and if I ordered unsweetened iced tea they would castigate me ;D.

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Great place for the slots!