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You Want “Clout?” Don't be “basic;” simply learn the Gen Z slang and you'll be “totes Gucci.” They are living a new narrative. In today’s world they are growing up in a time that is both exhilarating and frightening for them. They don’t want to imitate the millennials and they don’t want to be identified with the millennials – as lazy slackers, entitled co-workers or narcissistic people. Gen-Z, or the I-Gen say they are gritty, money savers, frugal and thrifty and ready to stand up for a cause. (Or make a website for a non-profit) They are significantly more stressed about: • mass shootings • rising suicide rates • climate change • separation and deportation • sexual harassment and assault How are we Parenting them? Let’s look at some best practices . . . or challenges: Practice #1: Get them outside be intentional about less screen time. Practice #2: Be aware of your approach during significant conversations. Don’t freak out and panic. Be cool. Practice #3: Listen. Especially as they express a