Helping Parents Understand the Minds and Hearts of Generation Z

Helping Parents Understand the Minds and Hearts of Generation Z

by Ernest J. Zarra III
Helping Parents Understand the Minds and Hearts of Generation Z

Helping Parents Understand the Minds and Hearts of Generation Z

by Ernest J. Zarra III

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Overview

Helping Parents Understand the Minds and Hearts of Generation Z takes parents into the daily lives of their 24-7, wired-up children. It allows parents and children to speak for themselves. This highly practical book provides parents insights into how Gen Z thinks, the ways their brains learn, and illustrates why children of this technological generation believe and act the ways they do. There are some red flags in American culture and smart technology and digital devices are right there at the center of them all. Students in Gen Z do not recall a time before the Internet and smart technology. As a result, serious issues are arising in American culture within Gen Z. These considerations have implications for families and interpersonal relationships and will also impact future economics, as more and more student from Gen Z graduate college and enter the workforce. Parents will find this book compelling and will be challenged to consider whether their withdrawn, ear-budded children are addicted to their devices and social media, and to where all of this might lead.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781475831887
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers, Inc.
Publication date: 05/24/2017
Pages: 130
Product dimensions: 6.31(w) x 9.33(h) x 0.61(d)

About the Author

Dr. Ernest J. Zarra, III is a life-long educator, is married to his wife Suzi, and has two adult children. Ernie has authored six books, served as a district professional development leader, authored more than a dozen journal articles, and presented at numerous professional education conferences and community civic and church gatherings.

Table of Contents

List of Tables
Foreword
Preface
Acknowledgments

Chapter One: Gen Z Parents
Characteristics of Gen Z Parents
Three General Types of Gen Z Parents
School Anecdotes
Gen Z Parents as Allies in the Classroom
Forming Meaningful Relationships between Gen Z and Their Parents
Gen Z Parents’ Survey
Summary of the Survey Responses
Advice for Gen Z Parents
Navigating Choices and Consequences with Gen Z Children
Conclusion

Chapter 2: Helping Parents Understand Generational Differences
Generations: Contexts, Categorizations, Characteristics
The Baby Boom Generation
Gen X
Gen Y
Gen Z
Generational Differences
Lighthearted Generational Analogies for Gen Z Parents
Conclusion

Chapter 3: What Makes Gen Z Tick and What Makes Them Ticked?
What makes Gen Z Tick?
Emotional Maturity and Cognitive Development
What Makes Gen Z So Special?
Micro-Aggressions
Mental Filtering
The Scarecrow and the Tin Man
An Inch Deep and a Mile Wide
What Makes Gen Z Ticked?
Gen Z Student Survey
Conclusion

Chapter 4: Gen Z and Their Technology
Gen Z: A Global Generation
Smart Phone Addiction: Is It Real?
What Is So Terrible About Device Addiction?
Attractions and Distractions
Gen Z and Their Zs
New Technologies and Learning
Social Media and Immediate Gratification
Conclusion

Chapter 5: Partnering With Parents for Gen Z Success
Building Community
Partnering with Teachers for Accountability
Government is in the Way
Creating Reliance Creates Alliance
Mentoring Parents to Benefit Gen Z Students
Gen Z is Different from Other Generations
Working with Gen Z Children
Gen Z Family and Technology Self-Reflection Checklist
Conclusion

Notes

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