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The pandemic and cultural changes have exacerbated issues of social disconnect and difficulty handling rejection. Millennials and Gen Z, growing up in a landscape of safety nets and tightly curated interactions, may lack the face-to-face communication skills that previous generations developed naturally.
Parents are encouraged to instill resilience by encouraging their children to work, volunteer, and interact with diverse groups from a young age. Such experiences foster confidence, social skills, and grit—traits deemed essential for success.