iGen: Why Today's Super-Connected Kids Are Growing Up Less Rebellious, More Tolerant, Less Happy--and Completely Unprepared for Adulthood--and What That Means for the Rest of Us

by Jean M. Twenge

Our phones let us record our lives—but sometimes they can get in the way of living our lives.

The human brain cannot multitask: we can focus our attention on only one cognitive task at a time.

the time they spend communicating electronically is a poor substitute for the emotional connection and social skills gained in face-to-face communication—

iGen’ers are also less entitled and narcissistic than Millennials and have more moderate expectations. They are less likely than Millennials to expect to be CEO of the company in five years and less likely to expect more pay for less work. They are not as overconfident, and they have a stronger work ethic.

iGen’ers are more likely to put in extra work to get a presentation finished in time but less confident that it will be successful.

Whereas Millennials needed praise, iGen’ers need reassurance. Given their slow upbringing, many are also less independent.

iGen’ers respond best to brief feedback on specific tasks, not lengthy reviews of performance over the long haul. Keep the feedback short and to the point.

they are both the physically safest generation and the most mentally fragile.