The loneliest generation doesn't love America. That's on us
As we celebrate America’s 250th anniversary, we reflect on our shared good fortune. Becoming a citizen, either by birth or by choice, affords us a special kind of privilege. It’s a form of privilege unmatched in the developed world. Our country is by no means perfect, yet the freedoms, opportunities, vast natural beauty, and rugged individualism remain abundant. Even so, these advantages can feel routine if it’s all we’ve known.
TL;DR
- Generation Z, despite inheriting a prosperous and technologically advanced America, appears to exhibit less love for the country.
- Gen Z is characterized as the loneliest generation, with a high percentage reporting sadness and hopelessness.
- The article posits that love for one's country often grows with maturity and exposure to the wider world.
- Older generations are urged to model patriotism through words and deeds to counter cynicism and instill appreciation in younger people.
- Fostering patriotism in youth is crucial for the future leadership and collective future of the nation.
- Freedom requires continuous defense and encouragement from each generation, as emphasized by Ronald Reagan.