Technology in genereal and, recently, the internet and most recently, artificial intelligence perhaps play a role in the deterioration of the nuclear family. Video games, pornography, social media, cell phones all serve as alternatives to human interaction. Gen Z are socially awkward, would prefer a text message to a phone call, play video games over real life experience and substitute social media to social experience. It is no wonder that marriage and family are not priorities. The interpersonal skills and individual responsibility required of a successful and fruitful bonding are absent.
"We're told by our culture,” he writes, “that a woman who is unmarried and has no children is empowered and in charge of her own life. She has escaped the unnecessary burden of raising a family and being a slave to her husband."
Why does this matter in any capacity? I don't care if secular women remain single and childless - besides, what about marriage [a sacramental union and vocation] and children would appeal to such women? What's in it for them?
Now allegedly [I can't say I fully believe, but neither can I dismiss it], feminists claim that many women among their ranks desire marriage, yet object to the quality of men [Gen X men, apparently you all are trash in particular], and then speak of the "household labor inequalities", with men doing little inside the home.
"Morgan Stanley estimates that 45% of women in their "prime working years" (ages 25 to 44) will be single and childless by the time 2030 arrives. That begs the question, where are the men who aspire to be husbands and fathers?"
Don't know, don't care. Again, of what concern is it to me that secular men marry and have children? It isn't. I see couples at Mass and see hear babies babbling and crying, that's good enough for me, the Barque of Peter will always have a new generation to save.
"Gen Z, among others, by rejecting the values, including family values, along with the principles and precepts of our constitutional government, and the faith that made our country what it was, indicates they are inclined to throw out the family construct and the civilization it built, along with the baby and the bath water."
"Family values" are a nebulous term that just as easily apply to leftists, and well - the number of people on this page who support pornography or are otherwise ambivalent prove that family values aren't popular among older generations either.
"Precepts of our constitutional government-" which has failed to preserve a moral society... and has led to the decline in "traditionalism" thanks to liberalism, the radical negation of God in the public sphere [which this nation was founded on].
"Faith-" protestantism is an error, one of the early modern errors that would destroy Christendom, and allow for secular and liberal ideologies to take hold thanks to the reduced temporal power of the Pope, and the Protestant embrace of secular ideals...
If Andy's evaluation is correct, then our nation is facing an existential threat. The evil of a secular governmental dictatorship is looming on close approach. No nation, founded on faith, will ultimately accept as their ruling government, secular tyranny. Push back, resistance and perhaps national division is likely.
"The evil of a secular governmental dictatorship is looming on close approach" - sir, we've had this since 1776.
America has never embraced the Christian faith exclusively, let alone the Catholic faith which it has a less than good history with, it has never and will never enthrone Christ as King, as that would violate it's own founding principles.
Some of the founders were deists, freemasons, and "theistic rationalists", and some like John Adam's questioned orthodoxy.
"Their Enlightenment worldview, which emphasized reason, skepticism of dogma, and the importance of individual liberty, guided their approach to religion and governance."
"The Constitution, a central founding document, makes no mention of God or Christianity, reflecting a deliberate effort to create a secular government."
Our government is little more than a business operator exercising express and limited obligations that have been set out in the US Constitution. This business operation has no business being the arbiter or caretaker of our souls. Protection for our autonomous souls is exactly why we needed to amend the Bill of Rights to this document
However incumbent in the protection of our rights, are duties also required from each individual in order to protect those rights. At one time, that was provided by the common "God-fearing culture" shared by the early Founders of this nation. They knew this experiment in self-governance could not exist outside a mutual interplay of rights and duties.
Over time, this shared culture as a "God-fearing nation" has eroded. In its place today is this new cultural proclamation "diversity is our strength". However, that is proving to be a false god. Our current lack of social cohesion is fast becoming our weakest link; not our strength.
Perhaps it is time we amend a Bill of Duties onto our US Constitution. It is at least worthy of discussion - what ten duties are also incumbent upon each of us, so that we may continue to enjoy the blessings of freedom in this country enshrined in our Bill of Rights - which have been endowed by our Creator.
I truly appreciate the way you tied these three stories together. Each one on its own is troubling, but when viewed side by side, they paint a sobering picture of where our country could be headed if we lose sight of the values that built Western civilization. Your reference to Zimmerman’s study was especially powerful, it reminds us that family, faith, and freedom are not just abstract ideals, but the bedrock that has sustained societies across history.
Thank you for continuing to speak plainly and courageously about these issues. It’s a needed reminder that if we want a future worth passing on, we must be willing to defend the principles and institutions that made America strong in the first place.
Good Article…unfortunately, Gen Z was a segment of society hardest hit by the Color Revolution that has rocked Our Nation…young minds with little to no life experiences ripe for indoctrination…Methinks that these young folks will soon be smackeroled, as with others still asleep under the mind spell of our false sense of reality…
Best to Strive to Survive 2025…we’re in for some highly turbulent times, the predictive models are showing highly emotional events beginning the first week of October…be strong, love thy neighbor…
PS. Gen Alpha, along with a large portion of Gen Z, will be our greatest generations as we transition into our brave new world with new realizations (secrets revealed) & ever increasing new inventions to build The Golden Age…we have been lied to about EVERYTHING, including who we are as humans.
Thanks Andy. Both my kids Gen Zers are very different. My daughter for sure fits some of these points in this article and many of her friends and many young Gen Z women that I know.
On the other hand my son also a Gen Zer has gone back to Church,is more conservative politically and hold traditional values.
Both children raised in the Church,went to private school and raised in a traditional family with traditional values.Stay at home Mom,kids played sports and other activities.
In another article I read it seems Gen Z males are more Conservative and are the group embracing the Church.
I believe that there is definitely an alarming ttend with Gen Z women going away from God and their political ideals becoming more socialist.
Thanks Andy for a very thoughtful article and Zimmerman and Kurth for the same. My understanding of Gen Zers is that they are currently ages 13-28. Why does this group feel this way? Was it the required isolation during COVID? The incredible inflation during the Biden years? Colleges and employers favoring characteristics other than ability or performance? Some combination of these and other factors? Scholars may wish to investigate why the Roaring Twenties followed a pandemic.
Technology in genereal and, recently, the internet and most recently, artificial intelligence perhaps play a role in the deterioration of the nuclear family. Video games, pornography, social media, cell phones all serve as alternatives to human interaction. Gen Z are socially awkward, would prefer a text message to a phone call, play video games over real life experience and substitute social media to social experience. It is no wonder that marriage and family are not priorities. The interpersonal skills and individual responsibility required of a successful and fruitful bonding are absent.
"We're told by our culture,” he writes, “that a woman who is unmarried and has no children is empowered and in charge of her own life. She has escaped the unnecessary burden of raising a family and being a slave to her husband."
Why does this matter in any capacity? I don't care if secular women remain single and childless - besides, what about marriage [a sacramental union and vocation] and children would appeal to such women? What's in it for them?
Now allegedly [I can't say I fully believe, but neither can I dismiss it], feminists claim that many women among their ranks desire marriage, yet object to the quality of men [Gen X men, apparently you all are trash in particular], and then speak of the "household labor inequalities", with men doing little inside the home.
"Morgan Stanley estimates that 45% of women in their "prime working years" (ages 25 to 44) will be single and childless by the time 2030 arrives. That begs the question, where are the men who aspire to be husbands and fathers?"
Don't know, don't care. Again, of what concern is it to me that secular men marry and have children? It isn't. I see couples at Mass and see hear babies babbling and crying, that's good enough for me, the Barque of Peter will always have a new generation to save.
"Gen Z, among others, by rejecting the values, including family values, along with the principles and precepts of our constitutional government, and the faith that made our country what it was, indicates they are inclined to throw out the family construct and the civilization it built, along with the baby and the bath water."
"Family values" are a nebulous term that just as easily apply to leftists, and well - the number of people on this page who support pornography or are otherwise ambivalent prove that family values aren't popular among older generations either.
"Precepts of our constitutional government-" which has failed to preserve a moral society... and has led to the decline in "traditionalism" thanks to liberalism, the radical negation of God in the public sphere [which this nation was founded on].
"Faith-" protestantism is an error, one of the early modern errors that would destroy Christendom, and allow for secular and liberal ideologies to take hold thanks to the reduced temporal power of the Pope, and the Protestant embrace of secular ideals...
If Andy's evaluation is correct, then our nation is facing an existential threat. The evil of a secular governmental dictatorship is looming on close approach. No nation, founded on faith, will ultimately accept as their ruling government, secular tyranny. Push back, resistance and perhaps national division is likely.
"The evil of a secular governmental dictatorship is looming on close approach" - sir, we've had this since 1776.
America has never embraced the Christian faith exclusively, let alone the Catholic faith which it has a less than good history with, it has never and will never enthrone Christ as King, as that would violate it's own founding principles.
Some of the founders were deists, freemasons, and "theistic rationalists", and some like John Adam's questioned orthodoxy.
"Their Enlightenment worldview, which emphasized reason, skepticism of dogma, and the importance of individual liberty, guided their approach to religion and governance."
"The Constitution, a central founding document, makes no mention of God or Christianity, reflecting a deliberate effort to create a secular government."
Yeah... not exactly the "Reign of Christ".
Our government is little more than a business operator exercising express and limited obligations that have been set out in the US Constitution. This business operation has no business being the arbiter or caretaker of our souls. Protection for our autonomous souls is exactly why we needed to amend the Bill of Rights to this document
However incumbent in the protection of our rights, are duties also required from each individual in order to protect those rights. At one time, that was provided by the common "God-fearing culture" shared by the early Founders of this nation. They knew this experiment in self-governance could not exist outside a mutual interplay of rights and duties.
Over time, this shared culture as a "God-fearing nation" has eroded. In its place today is this new cultural proclamation "diversity is our strength". However, that is proving to be a false god. Our current lack of social cohesion is fast becoming our weakest link; not our strength.
Perhaps it is time we amend a Bill of Duties onto our US Constitution. It is at least worthy of discussion - what ten duties are also incumbent upon each of us, so that we may continue to enjoy the blessings of freedom in this country enshrined in our Bill of Rights - which have been endowed by our Creator.
Andy,
I truly appreciate the way you tied these three stories together. Each one on its own is troubling, but when viewed side by side, they paint a sobering picture of where our country could be headed if we lose sight of the values that built Western civilization. Your reference to Zimmerman’s study was especially powerful, it reminds us that family, faith, and freedom are not just abstract ideals, but the bedrock that has sustained societies across history.
Thank you for continuing to speak plainly and courageously about these issues. It’s a needed reminder that if we want a future worth passing on, we must be willing to defend the principles and institutions that made America strong in the first place.
Enough Is Enough 805
Good Article…unfortunately, Gen Z was a segment of society hardest hit by the Color Revolution that has rocked Our Nation…young minds with little to no life experiences ripe for indoctrination…Methinks that these young folks will soon be smackeroled, as with others still asleep under the mind spell of our false sense of reality…
Best to Strive to Survive 2025…we’re in for some highly turbulent times, the predictive models are showing highly emotional events beginning the first week of October…be strong, love thy neighbor…
https://x.com/greasethewheelz/status/1955144550676394228?s=61
PS. Gen Alpha, along with a large portion of Gen Z, will be our greatest generations as we transition into our brave new world with new realizations (secrets revealed) & ever increasing new inventions to build The Golden Age…we have been lied to about EVERYTHING, including who we are as humans.
Thanks Andy. Both my kids Gen Zers are very different. My daughter for sure fits some of these points in this article and many of her friends and many young Gen Z women that I know.
On the other hand my son also a Gen Zer has gone back to Church,is more conservative politically and hold traditional values.
Both children raised in the Church,went to private school and raised in a traditional family with traditional values.Stay at home Mom,kids played sports and other activities.
In another article I read it seems Gen Z males are more Conservative and are the group embracing the Church.
I believe that there is definitely an alarming ttend with Gen Z women going away from God and their political ideals becoming more socialist.
Thanks Andy for a very thoughtful article and Zimmerman and Kurth for the same. My understanding of Gen Zers is that they are currently ages 13-28. Why does this group feel this way? Was it the required isolation during COVID? The incredible inflation during the Biden years? Colleges and employers favoring characteristics other than ability or performance? Some combination of these and other factors? Scholars may wish to investigate why the Roaring Twenties followed a pandemic.
I would Say Gen era depends on when they are born they fit in to the Category. Same with Boomers and Millenials.
I think the age group they are referring to is 25-44 for the statistics.
Has nothing to do with Covid they were born in the early 2000.
I believe it's definitely social media influence.