Something I couldn't help but wonder myself: what's the distinction between 20 somethings now and the 20 somethings of the past, who seemed to make big life decisions before 30 en masse? I assume it's mostly cultural shifts, but could there be some indelible quality us young people are missing these days?
Cultural shifts for sure. Maybe it’s also because we’re now seeing the results from making those big decisions too soon. I have friends and family who are now divorcing in their 30s and/or vocally regretting having children. 20 somethings might now be learning from their mistakes. Then there’s the topic of younger generations dating less, feeling loneliness more due to social media addiction. And then there’s also the theory of more present fathers, so girls/women are needing and wanting relationships less. It’s a very interesting question, lots of nuance!
Something I couldn't help but wonder myself: what's the distinction between 20 somethings now and the 20 somethings of the past, who seemed to make big life decisions before 30 en masse? I assume it's mostly cultural shifts, but could there be some indelible quality us young people are missing these days?
Cultural shifts for sure. Maybe it’s also because we’re now seeing the results from making those big decisions too soon. I have friends and family who are now divorcing in their 30s and/or vocally regretting having children. 20 somethings might now be learning from their mistakes. Then there’s the topic of younger generations dating less, feeling loneliness more due to social media addiction. And then there’s also the theory of more present fathers, so girls/women are needing and wanting relationships less. It’s a very interesting question, lots of nuance!
Economics - who can afford to have a house and two kids at 28 and who would want to.
Societal - more women are career focused and 20s are about climbing the ladder.
Generational - let's hope generations are learning something from those before them but most likely not!
So true. Home ownership is a real "elephant in the room" in this economy 😭