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What Gen Z kids want their parents to know | Tess Brigham | TEDxDeerfield

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Warm-up Questions

When you hear “Gen Z kids,” what age group do you think of, and what do you think they want parents to understand?
What kinds of problems do young adults face today when they try to start working and living independently?
In your opinion, what is a parent’s best role when their child feels stuck after graduating?

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What Gen Z kids want their parents to know | Tess Brigham | TEDxDeerfield

The “new normal” and why young adults are struggling (00:00 – 04:00)

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1. What two messages does the speaker give to parents of Gen Z?

Gen Z is lazy, and technology is the main problem
Your child needs stricter rules, and you should lower expectations
It’s not your fault, and you’re not alone
You should pay for graduate school, and you should be more involved

2. According to the data mentioned, what happened since the 1970s?

Private tuition decreased while public tuition increased
Home prices stayed stable but rent increased sharply
Tuition and home prices rose much faster than wages
Wages rose faster than home prices

3. What does the speaker say about launching as an adult today compared to earlier generations?

It is easier because of technology
It is only harder for people without college degrees
It is about the same difficulty
It is a hundred times harder

What Gen Z kids want their parents to know | Tess Brigham | TEDxDeerfield

Why independence feels overwhelming and common parent approaches don’t work (04:00 – 08:00)

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1. What does the speaker suggest is happening in young adults’ minds when they try to choose a direction?

They have too few choices and feel bored
They feel overwhelmed and get stuck between their own wishes and their parents’ voice
They always follow their parents’ advice without question
They mainly worry about making friends, not careers

2. Which example does the speaker give to show how job searching has changed?

You must get a recommendation from a professor to apply
You must move to a big city before applying
You must only apply through in-person job fairs
You must be an AI expert and know the keywords

3. What does the speaker say young adult children want from their parents?

Parents to control their decisions until they succeed
Parents to have all the answers
Parents to give stronger advice than social media
Parents to have the questions, not the answers

What Gen Z kids want their parents to know | Tess Brigham | TEDxDeerfield

A story example and the “secret” to helping: asking questions (08:00 – 15:13)

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1. In the story, what was the disrupted college experience like after Covid began?

Madison transferred schools and started working full time
Madison traveled and did internships instead of studying
Everything stayed normal, but graduation was delayed
Classes moved online, friendships became awkward, and events were canceled or strict

2. What did Madison feel she needed in that exact moment, but her parents initially did not give her?

Excitement, hope, and inspiration
Strict deadlines and consequences
A detailed financial plan
A promise to pay for her rent

3. By asking questions, what three results did the parents achieve?

They convinced her to go to graduate school, lowered her anxiety instantly, and improved her grades
They got her a job through a friend, reduced rent prices, and solved tuition costs
They modeled focusing on possibilities, empowered her to solve problems, and created a closer connection
They helped her move out immediately, choose a job, and stop using social media

What Gen Z kids want their parents to know | Tess Brigham | TEDxDeerfield

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1. What is the main idea of the talk?

Economic and social changes make launching harder, and parents can help best by asking questions and listening
The best solution is for young adults to avoid college and start businesses
Gen Z struggles mostly because they don’t work hard enough
Parents should take complete control of their Gen Z child’s career decisions

2. Why does the speaker say advice that worked for parents may not work now?

Because parents are less experienced than young people
Because young people refuse to learn any life skills
Because universities no longer teach useful subjects
Because the job market, costs, and expectations have changed

3. What is the “secret to launching your kid,” according to the speaker?

Setting strict rules and timelines
Comparing them to more successful friends
Asking questions and really listening to the answers
Making all decisions together as a family

Discussion Questions

Discuss the ideas from this video

What Gen Z kids want their parents to know | Tess Brigham | TEDxDeerfield

Do you think the “work hard → college → job → house → retire” formula still works today? Why or why not?
Which parent style is more common where you live: being a “cheerleader” or using “tough love”? What are the pros and cons?
If you were a parent, what kinds of questions would you ask a young adult who feels stuck after graduation?
How does social media change the pressure young people feel about success and independence?