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| Re: Which Generation Produced The Smartest Kids? by Kelklein(m): 6:50pm On May 21, 2025 |
| Re: Which Generation Produced The Smartest Kids? by QuinQ: 6:55pm On May 21, 2025 |
AngelahFlo:You just did!😅 |
| Re: Which Generation Produced The Smartest Kids? by QuinQ: 6:56pm On May 21, 2025 |
QuinQ: |
| Re: Which Generation Produced The Smartest Kids? by femi4: 6:56pm On May 21, 2025 |
AngelahFlo:Gen X No AI , no calculator The days of four figure tables n uniform textbooks |
| Re: Which Generation Produced The Smartest Kids? by bullabong(m): 6:57pm On May 21, 2025 |
Generation X |
| Re: Which Generation Produced The Smartest Kids? by donbenie(m): 7:01pm On May 21, 2025 |
AngelahFlo:Na you formulated these Generations and their given years by yourself abi? |
| Re: Which Generation Produced The Smartest Kids? by SmartyPants(m): 7:09pm On May 21, 2025 |
femi4:Millennials invented AI. The results speak for themselves |
| Re: Which Generation Produced The Smartest Kids? by Meti99(m): 7:11pm On May 21, 2025*. Modified: 7:58am On May 22, 2025 |
The generation thatt has been ruling since 1980s are the smartest.. In politics In business In religion In academics.. Thatt generation still rule through the globe. The 1940s and 1950s |
| Re: Which Generation Produced The Smartest Kids? by DeltaBachelor(m): 7:17pm On May 21, 2025 |
Hmmm |
| Re: Which Generation Produced The Smartest Kids? by AngelahFlo(op): 7:32pm On May 21, 2025 |
donbenie:No my Brother It's what I learnt from a radio program years ago and I did a research on them. Which one do you fit in? |
| Re: Which Generation Produced The Smartest Kids? by AngelahFlo(op): 7:40pm On May 21, 2025 |
QuinQ:@QuinQ God bless you for making this possible. You're a Godsent |
| Re: Which Generation Produced The Smartest Kids? by AngelahFlo(op): 7:41pm On May 21, 2025 |
DeltaBachelor:Brother what happened? |
| Re: Which Generation Produced The Smartest Kids? by Chienex24(m): 7:41pm On May 21, 2025 |
Generation z and alpha are basically consumers |
| Re: Which Generation Produced The Smartest Kids? by bluefilm: 7:42pm On May 21, 2025 |
I think this is a wrong categorization Millennials were born between 1981 and 1996 As a millennial rep, I know that our generation produced the smartest set of humans on this planet! |
| Re: Which Generation Produced The Smartest Kids? by AngelahFlo(op): 7:43pm On May 21, 2025 |
Meti99:I agree 90% cos we have some Baby boomers among this in Politics |
| Re: Which Generation Produced The Smartest Kids? by chidiokay: 7:44pm On May 21, 2025 |
QuinQ:speaking of next level, is it not upscale from generation to generation or did Gen Y not step up .. is zuckerberg or Seun Gen X Exceptions to the Gen z, those one are mainly users not innovative |
| Re: Which Generation Produced The Smartest Kids? by AngelahFlo(op): 7:47pm On May 21, 2025 |
bluefilm:You're wrong brother Do your research The Millenials the 21st century Children. Those born in the years between 2000 and 2010. 1980s and 1996 are X and some of the Y Generation |
| Re: Which Generation Produced The Smartest Kids? by AngelahFlo(op): 7:50pm On May 21, 2025 |
chidiokay:Zuckerberg and Seun are definitely Gen X I agree with you concerning Gen Z. They are users who like to claim smart |
| Re: Which Generation Produced The Smartest Kids? by AngelahFlo(op): 7:51pm On May 21, 2025 |
Chienex24:Can you enlighten us why you feel the Z and Alpha Generation are consumers |
| Re: Which Generation Produced The Smartest Kids? by Diligence: 7:53pm On May 21, 2025 |
Of course The Foundation - GENERATION X |
| Re: Which Generation Produced The Smartest Kids? by AngelahFlo(op): 7:58pm On May 21, 2025 |
QuinQ:Wow Wow!!!!!!!! All I wanted was a simple content to stimulate minds and inject a little difference into the flow of thoughts THANK YOU |
| Re: Which Generation Produced The Smartest Kids? by DeeScan: 7:59pm On May 21, 2025 |
Meti99:Macron is not from that generation |
| Re: Which Generation Produced The Smartest Kids? by AngelahFlo(op): 8:01pm On May 21, 2025 |
femi4:There was calculator. Remember that scientific calculator and maths set you take to school. That Generation was and still is da bomb |
| Re: Which Generation Produced The Smartest Kids? by QuinQ: 8:02pm On May 21, 2025 |
AngelahFlo:Congrats. Front Page! For the first time, I see |
| Re: Which Generation Produced The Smartest Kids? by femi4: 8:03pm On May 21, 2025 |
AngelahFlo:Not allowed in exams |
| Re: Which Generation Produced The Smartest Kids? by lavylilly: 8:04pm On May 21, 2025 |
🧓 Generation X (1965–1980): The Bridge Builders Strengths: Grew up with analog tools but adapted to digital. Learned patience, problem-solving, and creativity through physical play, limited resources, and DIY thinking. Developed resilience through less structured childhoods. High emotional intelligence — knew how to connect, collaborate, and lead without constant tech. Weaknesses: Often less native to modern tech, especially in older age. Risk of becoming skeptical of new trends and tech evolution. Conclusion: Gen X shines in adaptability, critical thinking, and balance — strong contenders for the title of “smartest.” 🧒 Generation Y (Millennials, 1981–1996): The Digital Natives-in-Training Strengths: Hybrid upbringing (books and tech). Good at collaboration, innovation, and finding their way in a shifting economic and digital world. Strong emotional intelligence and focus on purpose-driven work. Weaknesses: Sometimes struggle with attention span due to early digital immersion. Grew up in uncertain job markets, leading to instability and pressure. Conclusion: Millennials are creative problem-solvers with strong digital skills, but less analog grounding than Gen X. 👶 Gen Z (1997–2012): The Gadget Gurus Strengths: Exceptionally tech-savvy — they don’t just use tools; they grow up building on them. Learn fast, think in memes, think in code. Digitally entrepreneurial (YouTubers, TikTokers, coders by 13). Weaknesses: Shorter attention spans. Lower patience and less resilience in offline problem-solving. Often rely on instant solutions instead of deep thinking. Conclusion: Gen Z excels in speed, creativity, and digital innovation, but often lacks the depth of analog problem-solving older generations were forced to develop. 🧠 So, Which Generation is the Smartest? The honest answer: It depends on how you define “smart.” But if we consider adaptability + critical thinking + the ability to function in both digital and analog worlds, Gen X does stand out — not just for what they learned, but how they’ve evolved. 🧾 Final Thought: Each generation is “smart” in its own context. But if we judge by who can survive with or without tech, solve problems creatively, and pass on skills to others — Gen X might just edge the rest. |
| Re: Which Generation Produced The Smartest Kids? by AngelahFlo(op): 8:06pm On May 21, 2025 |
mannobi:You forgot to include YouTube They are the Social media Generation |
| Re: Which Generation Produced The Smartest Kids? by AngelahFlo(op): 8:07pm On May 21, 2025 |
femi4:Yeah some of us used to sneak it anyways |
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