50 Truths That Make Life Unbearable For Today’s ‘Lost Generation’ (New Pics)

Happiness – isn’t that the thing most of us are striving for? The problem is, though, that not a lot of people nowadays feel happy.Young peopleare particularly disillusioned; according to the2024 World Happiness Report, the young are the least happy age group of all.This generation faces an interesting irony: the world has the resources to make life better and more comfortable for most people, yet most of us are still wildlyunhappy. Communites like the Lost Generationsubredditreflect this sentiment pretty accurately. So, here are some posts that echo what the current generation thinks of the world and their place in it.This post may includeaffiliate links.

This generation faces an interesting irony: the world has the resources to make life better and more comfortable for most people, yet most of us are still wildlyunhappy. Communites like the Lost Generationsubredditreflect this sentiment pretty accurately. So, here are some posts that echo what the current generation thinks of the world and their place in it.

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Tweet discussing justice system disparities for the ‘lost generation.'

Text post expressing frustration with healthcare costs impacting savings, highlighting struggles of the ‘lost generation’.

Tweet criticizing US healthcare costs, highlighting affordable healthcare experience in France.

If we were to believe Maslow’s hierarchy of needs, we need our basic physical needs met in order to be happy. That includes food, shelter, stable income, and good health. Sadly, not allAmericanshave that. In fact, a whopping 37.9 million peoplewere in povertyin 2022 in the U.S.If the originalLost Generationgot its name from living through two world wars, this current generation calls itself ‘lost’ because we feel that the system is rigged against us. As stated in the description for the r/LostGeneration community, we “did everything our parents told us to do… now what?”

If the originalLost Generationgot its name from living through two world wars, this current generation calls itself ‘lost’ because we feel that the system is rigged against us. As stated in the description for the r/LostGeneration community, we “did everything our parents told us to do… now what?”

Tweet discussing wealth inequality and its effects on today’s lost generation.

Social media post expressing the overwhelming challenges faced by today’s lost generation.

Tweet highlighting economic disparity, mentioning wealth distribution and food stamp issues, related to the ‘lost generation’.

One of the reasons experts say people under 30 are so unhappy is social media. The U.S. surgeon general Dr. Vivek Murthy told The Guardian that as of 2024, there is no data proving thatsocial mediais not harmful to children and adolescents. He says that governments having no regulation of social media for children is “insane.“It’s not just the young people who are perhaps overusing social media. A typicaluser spendsfrom two to two and a half hours a day on social media sites. Experts are saying that the prevalence of social media has contributed greatly to an epidemic of loneliness and isolation.

It’s not just the young people who are perhaps overusing social media. A typicaluser spendsfrom two to two and a half hours a day on social media sites. Experts are saying that the prevalence of social media has contributed greatly to an epidemic of loneliness and isolation.

Social media post expressing frustration about adulthood’s simple yet unimplemented solutions; commentary on the lost generation.

Text discussing divorce after 52 years due to medical bills, highlighting challenges faced by today’s lost generation.

Tweet discussing child labor laws and impact on low-income families, linked to issues facing today’s lost generation.

Jonathan Haidt, an NYU social psychologist and author of “The Anxious Generation,“wrote for the Atlanticabout how spending too much time online can put us into a habitual state of defensiveness. “Kids going through puberty online are likely to experience far more social comparison, self-consciousness, public shaming, and chronic anxiety than adolescents in previous generations,” he noted.

Socialism tweet highlighting political issues affecting today’s lost generation, emphasizing the importance of political involvement.

Tweet satirically highlighting financial struggles of the ‘Lost Generation’, featuring bank’s humorous response to being overdrawn.

Police officers aiming at a man in a car, highlighting challenges faced by today’s lost generation.

However, other reaserchers are seeing a more nuanced picture. They say that the unhappiness of young people comes from economic uncertainty. One in three adults ages 18 to 34 in the U.S.livewith parents. Many of them do so because they can’t afford their own place to live. According to The World Economic Forum, student loan debt and stagnant wages also contribute to a lack of financial stability foryoung people.

Tweet questioning a $738B military budget vs. the lack of healthcare, highlighting concerns of the lost generation.

Tweet by Kimberly Nguyen questioning medical bill responsibility after a mass shooting, highlighting issues for the lost generation.

Tweet discussing Germany’s benefits policy to protect from fascism, reflecting on economic desperation; relevant to lost generation truths.

Youthunemployment ratesare also high not only in the U.S. but in other developed countries as well. The age-old “Get an education and you’ll get a sturdy job” rule also often goes out the window. Joanie Bily, chief workforce analyst at Employbridge,told CNBCthat many college graduates are taking jobs that have nothing to do with their degrees. “They’re looking to enter into the workforce and launch their careers, and many of them are taking jobs even in leisure and hospitality, because that’s where the jobs are.”

Tweet comparing McDonald’s wages and benefits in USA vs Denmark, highlighting economic truths of the lost generation.

Tweet by Jon Stone discussing challenges faced by today’s lost generation with using proper channels for change.

Tweet criticizing individual climate responsibility rhetoric, highlighting issues faced by today’s ‘Lost Generation’.

The current generation is also very uncertain about the future of the planet. The climate crisis, political unrest, and the dire prospects for our species has many young people skeptical and wondering whether they should have children or if they should even bother working towards any goals.

Tweet listing five social and economic truths impacting the lost generation, emphasizing workers, healthcare, and inequality.

Tweet highlighting issues affecting today’s lost generation, with satirical commentary on societal expectations and challenges.

Tweet criticizing healthcare capitalism, highlighting issues faced by today’s ‘Lost Generation’.

A 2021 BBC surveyfoundthat almost 61% of young adults feel extremely or very worried about climate change. Americans have similar worries, as at least 60% of college studentssaythey have symptoms of anxiety due to the climate crisis. Many aren’t happy with how governments deal with it, saying that for much of the world’s leaders, climate change isn’t a priority.

Tweet discussing bankruptcy laws and student loans, highlighting issues faced by today’s lost generation.

Tweet highlighting health insurance add-ons, humorous take on dental and vision coverage, reflecting the lost generation’s struggles.

Tweet on lost generation theme, parodying Monopoly with rent unaffordable and property gone.

Political polarization is another issue that has many young people stressed. Although some peopleclaimthat Gen Z are pretty polarized themselves and good targets for extreme, anti-establishment candidates, others suggest that the new generation might be the one to phase out polarization from American politics.

Tweet about how “It’s a Wonderful Life” resonates with today’s lost generation regarding financial struggles.

Illustration of societal struggles impacting today’s lost generation, highlighting homelessness and shoplifting issues.

Tweet discussing the struggles of adulthood and work-life balance for today’s ‘Lost Generation’.

Tweet highlighting student debt struggle faced by today’s lost generation with $120k loan and hashtag #CancelStudentDebt.

Tweet highlights financial struggles and low wages affecting today’s lost generation.

Tweet highlighting challenges faced by today’s lost generation in home ownership negotiations.

If you feel like the world is going to bits and no one else cares, just check out what people on the r/LostGeneration subreddit are saying. You may find that many actually have a similar mindset to you! You can also see more discussions about today’s harsh realities in our previous posts about the subreddithere,here, andhere!

Text expressing discontent about UK’s socio-economic issues, highlighting struggles of the ‘Lost Generation’ with poverty and pageantry.

Tweet discussing billionaires’ wealth and student loan debt, highlighting challenges for the ‘Lost Generation’.

Tweet highlighting financial struggles of the ‘Lost Generation’, mentions affordable food, housing, and gas prices.

Tweet highlighting challenges faced by today’s lost generation, focusing on transgender rights and bathroom access issues.

Ariel Stewart’s Facebook comment about elderly women living on cruise ships with 24/7 care, treated like VIPs.

Santa illustration with political text, highlighting truths about today’s ‘lost generation.'

Man holding sign seeking work, life struggles impacting today’s lost generation.

NYT Politics tweet on Medicare and private insurance followed by Courtney Milan’s sarcastic response highlighting costs.

Cartoon character discussing tax deduction inequality, highlighting issues faced by today’s lost generation.

Young man adjusting glasses, highlighting the struggle of today’s ‘Lost Generation’ with work-life balance and economic challenges.

Tweet by a user discussing the negative impact of stock buybacks and their exploitation since 1982 on the lost generation.

Tweet discussing economic barriers to starting a family, reflecting the struggles of today’s lost generation.