The Economic Times

Gen Z vs Indian parents: Should today's youth struggle just because their parents had to? Man questions 'romanticizing poverty' attitude

A viral X post has sparked a conversation about whether Gen Z should be expected to face the same struggles as previous generations. The post argues that parents should stop glorifying hardship and allow young people to benefit from the conveniences of the modern economy. While many users agreed that progress should make life easier, others said resilience still matters and questioned whether convenience simply transfers hardship to others.