#youth-culture

#youth-culture

Lamine Yamal, who did win the young player of the year award on Monday, is not simply a footballer, he is a mirror for his generation. For decades, football sold us the idea that greatness came through sacrifice and humility. Lionel Messi spoke of the Ballon d'Or as a "consequence of the team's work". Cristiano Ronaldo turned discipline into theatre, sculpting his body into a monument of effort.

It's normal to "view the thing the newest generation is doing with fear and suspicion," she said, pointing to how past generations have had similar concerns about the detrimental effects of comic books, television and even novels at one time. Concerns about brain rot - that it is unproductive and pointless - actually reveal a great deal about their appeal, Owens said. Brain rot is an acute rejection of the intense pressures on young people to self-optimize.

The modern college chaplain is adapting to a landscape where religious affiliation is declining, yet students are increasingly seeking community, purpose, and spiritual guidance.

Coffee raves, taking place globally in various forms, have surged in popularity as a sober alternative to traditional nightlife, especially among young adults.

Gen Z has adopted a blank, expressionless stare that can signal boredom, indifference, or superiority, often eliciting unease from older generations in social contexts.

The Eighties provided an exciting backdrop for youth music culture, where forming a band required more attitude and style than musical proficiency, creating a sense of freedom for young musicians.

The youth had stopped fucking. They were a 'new generation of prigs, prudes, and squares,' a blog declared; they were 'anxious, lonely and addicted to porn.'

LEGO and Nike have collaborated to create the LEGO x Nike Dunk Low sneaker, featuring a unique design that merges playful construction with sneaker culture.

As generative AI gains traction, dreadful content dubbed 'Italian brainrot' proliferates, exposing children to nonsensical, low-quality media that can harm young minds.

The early 2000s scene kids, while often overshadowed by emo culture, showcased vibrant styles and embraced the lively music scene through blogs and concerts.

I showed it to my 17-year-old son and he was mildly horrified. Now that three decades have passed since its release, I think we can all agree that Larry Clark's Kids was not a good film.

I didn't come across any youth clubs or anything particularly productive. You drank beer or alcopops in some shady lane, and you drank so quickly that you'd get drunk but then be sober enough to get home at 11pm so your parents wouldn't notice.

Teahouses are emerging in cities to offer alcohol-free late-night spaces, appealing to a young demographic that seeks wellness-oriented social experiences.

The study suggests that while heavy metal enthusiasts had riskier lives as kids, they ultimately experienced greater happiness in youth and better adjustments in adulthood.

I expected to be confronted by a bunch of dicks 22-year-olds who want to rail on trans people in sports and kick out all the immigrants. But the cruelty wasn't there.

The narrative and aesthetic style of My Chemical Romance, infused with theatricality and emotional intensity, resonated deeply with teenagers seeking expression through music.

When I grew up, MTV was ground central for youth culture, for better and for worse. I won't pretend it was perfect... but it did have something that these current-day platforms don't.

Billie Eilish, even at the peak of her fame, shared that living at home with her parents provides her with comfort and a deep sense of security.