Is Social Media Turning Gen Z Into the ‘Hater’ Generation?

Phoenix — Social media apps give users a front-row seat into the lives of many they do and don’t know, allowing them to provide instant feedback on what they see. Some take the chance to offer words of encouragement and gestures of approval, while others rattle off negative reactions. Oftentimes, the negativity is louder than the praise. 

Tearing down others seems to be a rather disturbing element of Gen Z culture, according to The Michigan Daily

Enjoying that 15 seconds, well really 15 minutes, of fame has been somewhat difficult when trying to stand out amongst a judgmental crowd. And that group of “haters,” they’ve embraced the label and made it trendy.

Is it time to stop being a mean girl, or boy, and grow up?