Generation Alpha in the Limelight: Why Study Generations
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Generation Alpha, born between 2010-present, are the youngest and most digitally immersed generation yet. They have grown up in a world where cellphones, social media, and technology have always existed. Their parents are typically technologically savvy and both work, so Generation Alpha has been exposed to diverse families and cultures from a young age. Early childhood experiences, including nurturing relationships and attachments, have significant impacts on brain development and future behaviors for all generations.
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Generation Alpha in the Limelight: Why Study Generations
- 2. Generation Alpha in the Limelight
- 3. Why study generations? To study large trends that emerge over time in specific group of people.
- 4. Each generation has a unique identity and culture within it older generations find it difficult to relate to younger generations
- 5. Generation Traditionalists Baby Boomers Generation X Generation Y Year of Birth < 1946 1947 – 1964 1965 – 1980 1981 – 1995 Other Names GI Generation Silent Generation Veterans Now Generation Love Generation Gen X Sandwich Generation MTV Generation Millenials Net Generation Influencers when they were coming of age WWII Korean War Great Depression Space Age Japanese and American Occupation in the Philippines Authority and Officials Vietnam War Civil Rights Women’s Rights Space travel Cold War/Russia Marcos Dictatorship Martial Law Evidential Experts Watergate scandal Energy crisis Fall of the Berlin Wall Increase divorce rate EDSA Revolution Coup d’etat Pragmatic practitioners Iraq and Afghanistan war Terrorism 9/11 School shootings (Columbine) Asian tsunami Rizal Day bombings OFW diaspora EDSA II & III Experiential Peers Who raised them? Parents who just survived the Great Depression Hardworking parents Parents who just survived the war Hardworking parents A lot of divorced parents and working moms Idealistic parents Parent s with schedules Values Strong Sense of Nation Adhere to rules Dedication/Sacrifice Discipline Delayed reward Respect for authority Duty before pleasure Family focus Hard-work Law and Order Loyalty Patriotism Patience Responsibility Trust in government Success Anti-war Anti-government Equal rights Equal opportunities Involvement Change Optimism Personal gratification Personal growth Question everything Spend now, worry later Team oriented Time Balance Diversity Fun Entrepreneurial Highly educated High job expectations Independent Self-reliance Suspicious of boomer values Techno literate Individuality Achievement Avid consumers Extreme fun Confidence Diversity Highly tolerant Competitive Like personal attention Sociability Most educated generation Techno savvy Optimistic Realism Family Experience Traditional Nuclear Disintegrating Stay at home mom Latch-key kids Both parents working Dual income generation Merged families Coddled kids Learning Format Formal, Instructive Relaxed, Structured Spontaneous, Interactive Multi-sensory, Visual Learning Environment Military style, Didactic and Disciplined Classroom style, Quiet atmosphere Round table style, Relaxed ambience Café style, Music and Multi- modal
- 6. Generation Generation Z Generation Alpha Year of Birth 1996 – 2010 2010 – present 1965 – 1980 1981 – 1995 Other Names Gen Zed Screenagers The first true digital natives Generation Glass Upagers Gen X Sandwich Generation MTV Generation Millenials Net Generation Influencers when they were coming of age No memories of a world without cellphones Social media Coming of age publicly Reality TV Arab spring Global warming User-generated forums Extremists ISIS Syrian War Trump President Duterte’s war on drugs Typhoon Yolanda Watergate scandal Energy crisis Fall of the Berlin Wall Increase divorce rate EDSA Revolution Coup d’etat Pragmatic practitioners Iraq and Afghanistan war Terrorism 9/11 School shootings (Columbine) Asian tsunami Rizal Day bombings OFW diaspora EDSA II & III Experiential Peers Who raised them? Technologically savvy parents Same sex parents Digital native parents Technoholic parents Diverse family backgrounds A lot of divorced parents and working moms Idealistic parents Parent s with schedules Values Instant Gratification Visual Influencers Global mindset Local reality Infinite Diversity Need for novelty Technoholics Global Connectivity Open book life Interpersonal isolation Physical inactivity Time Balance Diversity Fun Entrepreneurial Highly educated High job expectations Independent Self-reliance Suspicious of boomer values Techno literate Individuality Achievement Avid consumers Extreme fun Confidence Diversity Highly tolerant Competitive Like personal attention Sociability Most educated generation Techno savvy Optimistic Realism Family Experience Multicultural families Diverse families Latch-key kids Both parents working Dual income generation Merged families Coddled kids Learning Format Student Centric, Kinesthetic Spontaneous, Interactive Multi-sensory, Visual Learning Environment Lounge room style, Multi-stimulus Round table style, Relaxed ambience Café style, Music and Multi- modal
- 7. BRAIN RESEARCH & ITS IMPLICATION ON EARLY DEVELOPMENT
- 9. Fearfully and wonderfully made 2nd organ after the heart to develop in the embryo 250th multiplications (of nerve cells added) per minute
- 10. by age 5 months, 100 billion neurons formed which is about the amount needed to be ready for life each connection happens when electrochemical messages pass through the synapses forming NETWORKS
- 11. Brain Development Neurogenesis at 16 days post conception Period of exuberance: burst of synaptogenesis from birth through middle childhood
- 12. Synaptogenesis and Pruning are “activity dependent” 8 years old to end of adolescence: synaptogenesis declines as pruning predominates “Use it or Lose it” Principle
- 13. Sensitive Periods in Early Brain Development Children’s early experiences have far reaching and solidifying effects on the development of their brains and behaviors
- 14. In Canada, the foundation for cognitive learning, emotional and social skills, language and expression are laid before children begin formal schooling Also in Japan
- 15. Brain Plasticity Strongest in the first few years after birth Easier and less costly to form strong brain circuits during the early years than it is to intervene or “fix” them later.
- 16. What experiences impact brain development? What experiences should we be exposing young minds to in their early stages of development? According to the Committee on Integrating the Science of Early Childhood Development
- 17. Genetics Genes dictate the basic structure of the brain and the networks it will develop Children are born wired for feelings and ready to learn
- 18. External Influences Early environments and nurturing relationships matter ATTACHMENT
- 21. The quality of relationships that children have with important people in their lives IS the active ingredient that influence development.
- 22. Impact of Attachment on Future Behavior Failure to form secure attachments early in life can have a negative impact on behavior in later childhood and throughout life
- 24. Early attachments can have a serious impact on later relationships
- 25. 1. Infants and young children are affected adversely when significant stresses threaten their family and caregiving environments.
- 26. 2. Development is highly interactive process and life outcomes are not determined solely by genes.
- 27. 3. While attachments to their parents are primary, young children can also benefit significantly from relationships with other responsive caregivers both within and outside the family.
- 28. 4. A great deal of brain architecture is shaped during the first 3 years after birth, but the window of opportunity for its development does not close on a child’s 3rd birthday.
- 29. 5. Severe neglect appears to be at least as great a threat to health and development as physical abuse – possibly even greater.
- 30. 6. Young children who have been exposed to adversity or violence do not invariably develop stress-related disorders or grow up to be violent adults.
- 31. 7. Simply removing a child from a dangerous environment will not automatically reverse the negative impacts of that experience.
- 32. 8. Resilience requires relationships, not rugged individualism.
- 34. Impact on Language and Cognition Effect on language and cognition a) negative associations between watching TV and language development
- 35. b) Exposure to older/adult-oriented content at 6 months predicted lower cognitive/language scores and executive functioning.
- 36. Ways to mitigate the negative effects on language and cognition a) Media verbal interactions moderate adverse impacts of media on language development.
- 37. b) Negative associations disappeared when adjusted for maternal age, income and education.
- 38. c) Positive effects on vocabulary with high quality, educational programs in 3 – 5 year olds.
- 39. Impact on Socio-emotional states and behavior Increased TV exposure associated with higher emotional reactivity, aggression and externalizing behaviors and poorer self-regulation
- 40. Difficult temperament in infancy maybe a predictor of future TV viewing habits. Increased socio-emotional difficulties in toddlers with parental tendency to use mobile media in calming children down.
- 41. Media violence and violent games is associated with increased aggressive behavior, hostile affects, physiological arousal, aggressive cognition and reduction of pro-social behaviors.
- 42. Policy on children’s media use 2011 & 2013 AAP Statements re Media Use 2016 AAP Statements re Media Use - No screen media exposure for children <2 years old - Limit total screen time to <1 to 2 hours per day >2 years old - Avoid media use (except video chatting) in children <18 to 24 mos - For 18-24 mos old children, may introduce high-quality media/programs and co-use with your child.
- 43. 2011 & 2013 AAP Statements re Media Use 2016 AAP Statements re Media Use - For 2 – 5 years old, limit screen time to 1 hour/day of high quality programs and discuss actively with child. - For older children, no recommended limit HOWEVER promote recommended amount of daily physical activity.
- 44. Policy on children’s media use 2011 & 2013 AAP Statements re Media Use 2016 AAP Statements re Media Use - Model active parenting by establishing family home use plan (rules re use during mealtimes & bedtimes, curfew, etc.) - Keep TV and internet connected devices out of child’s bedroom - Designate media- free times (mealtime, playtime) and locations (bedrooms as a family. - Avoid background TV or device use.
- 45. 2011 & 2013 AAP Statements re Media Use 2016 AAP Statements re Media Use - Monitor children’s media use and access. - Discourage entertainment media during homework time. - Engage in selecting & co- viewing media with your child. - Have ongoing communications with children about online safety and treating others with respect online.