Comments by "" (@joshz7712) on "Fads" channel.

  1. The answer to the doomer is simple. Your parents didn't raise you right. I don't mean that as a jab or an insult, just an observation as a father. My 2 boys are 16 and 12. Both are highly driven and have already found purpose and meaning in life. The reason why I say parents is because I'm 37. Its roughly my generation that has the most single parent house holds as well as self absorbed parents who care more for themselves than their child. Or, the parent is buddy buddy with the child so when the parent gives advice or insight, the child doesn't listen. Yes I laugh and play with my children but I'm a father first. Those boundaries where set when they where little and I haven't given an inch of leeway. My oldest son wants to be an engineer and work specifically with sound waves. My youngest is a musician, 1st chair tuba in 7th grade. He wants to continue to peruse music in High School and college. All different types of classical from marching band to concert to jazz. The key is to show them that success is possible and try to teach them something new every day even if its as mundane as how to fold a paper plane. Be involved. When they start to talk with a doomer perspective, counter their argument with facts and personal experience. This is just my observation as a father seeing it happen to gen Z. The reason other generations aren't like that is because they where raised different. Every generation has had struggle. I joined the military to get out of the struggle. Most people have an issue with the military but as an example of success, I'm medically retired from the Marines. I served for 13 years as infantry. I cant work because of PTSD and I still have a brand new car, 2 story house (2300 sq ft) on 1.25 acres of land and I don't live paycheck to paycheck, but I had guidance from my family. I get it, military isn't for everyone but its just an example of how to set yourself up for success.
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