Editorial: Liberation

• Generational conflict and lack of regard towards youth are age-old issues.
• Youths are unfairly labeled as lazy, selfish, screen-obsessed and, absurdly, as accountable for a democratic crisis due to their low voting representation.
• Unprecedented challenges young people are grappling with include soaring unemployment rates, rampant inflation, housing inaccessibility, and a ubiquitous climate crisis.
• Despite their plights, the younger generation doesn't receive enough compassion from their predecessors.
• It's crucial to dismantle misconceptions and acknowledge youth's commitment towards causes like climate change, LGBT+ rights, and solidarity.
• Younger generation is redefining the labor market according to their values and they are continuously learning and informing themselves through social media.

Conclusion: Shifting perceptions about youth, acknowledging their engagement, and providing support in tackling their challenges, is vital as stakes are too high for them to be left dealing with their problems by themselves.

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