People love to complain about the goddamn younger generation, and how lazy, selfish, and stupid we are. Sure, some of us may be lazy, selfish, and stupid, but we're also innovative, creative, and hard-working.
We fight for change
The Women's March and the March for Our Lives are two examples of how we are the generation of change. Whether you agree with the politics of the marches are not, it is clear to see that young people are vocal about the problems they find in our society, and they are more than willing to make their voices heard.
We're open minded as hell
This obviously is not true for every member of Generation Z, but we are definitely the most open-minded generation yet. We are the generation that doesn't shut people down based on their gender, religion, sexuality, or race. Many people rise from close-minded and socially conservative families that have no place for tolerance; while some people choose to hold onto those socially conservative faiths, others have resisted from conforming to those beliefs and have come around to accepting others for the way they are, spreading love and positivity and making the world an easier place to live in.
We find new ways to make money
Our innovative minds have lead us to turn social media platforms such as Instagram into money-making machines. I have come across several accounts that sell jewelry, clothing and accessories, and a good chunk of them donate a part of their profits to a good cause. People have used social media to jump-start their careers in modeling, acting and singing. Call it a scam, but you wouldn't be complaining if you were on the other end, making money by taking advantage of a free platform.
We think twice before spending money
Contrary to the way we are described by the "older generations," we actually think about the cost of an item before we purchase it. Generation Z consumers consider cost as the must important factor when making a purchase. Because we are forced to spend all of our income and go into debt to attend college, we as a generation constantly worry about whether something is worth purchasing, even if it is essential.
Sure, we may have a sentimental attachment to our phones, but we also value our careers, our relationships, and our society.