Adopting the slang of my Gen Alpha kids took me from being an outsider to someone who is in on the joke

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A mother and child walk together in a courtyard.
The author said her three kids (not shown) were all using Gen Alpha lingo when they spoke. She decided to join in so she could connect with them.

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I founded Culture Pop in my 50s, but my youngest hires keep it relevant and fresh

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Culture Pop CEO Tom First
Tom First, 59, is the founder and CEO of Culture Pop.

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My kid called me cringe. I need to decide if that's his problem or mine.

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The author sits on a front step of her house with one of her sons.
The author, shown with one of her sons, admitted that after some reflection, she

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AI has a millennial cringe problem

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Millennials, it's all our fault: The avocado toast, and the "cringe" talk from ChatGPT and other LLMs.

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14 slang words Gen Zers are using in 2025 — and what they mean

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Two teenagers look at a phone on a bus.
Two teenagers look at a phone on a bus.

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I've been in an arranged marriage for 18 years. Our relationship works because we see the world differently.

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A couple stands on a bridge overlooking a city.
In the past 18 years I've seen how our differences have made us a stronger couple.

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Christian Siriano's workwear advice? Don't waste your best outfit on the office.

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Dressing for work can be challenging for younger generations who are new to working in an office.

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Gen Z faces more pressure at work than previous generations because technology has eliminated work-life boundaries, a psychology professor says

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Serious pensive worker sitting at desk typing message using smartphone.
Technology has meant that most workers are now always contactable.

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Older bosses can hurt the productivity of Gen Z and millennial workers

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With five generations going to work, friction can arise.

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Gen Z is prioritizing living over working because they've seen 'the legacy of broken promises' in corporate America, a future-of-work expert says

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Gen Z workers are prioritizing their personal lives and well-being over working.

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