Up Close and Personal – 30102024

/ Adewumi Oni
I didn’t realize how much times have changed until last week when my toddler said, “Daddy, you are shouting at me; you’re shouting in my ears” (while actually pointing at his ears). I stood still for a few seconds in amazement, wondering whether those words came from him or if there was a voice somewhere else in the room.

After regaining my composure, I began to grapple with the dilemma of whether I should discipline him or simply hold my peace. I weighed the pros and cons. Yes, I had raised my voice, and I could have communicated the message without doing so. But, should he have responded that way? And if I disciplined him for it, would I be stifling his self-expression? These questions raced through my mind in those few seconds, and I ultimately decided to mildly scold him and explain that I had raised my voice because he wasn’t listening.

This experience highlighted just how different the Alpha generation is, even compared to Gen Z. So, if you’re already struggling to understand Gen Z, brace yourself for the Alpha Generation. As they say in my native language, “Ee ti ri nkankan” (you haven’t seen anything yet).

What has your experience been like?

Take care, and have a wonderful day.

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