What do we mean when we say, “Today’s generation has no filter”?
The term ‘no filter’ is a common statement used today to describe a person who speaks without thoughtfulness, one that blurts out their thoughts or is generally seen as very blunt. This also means that one speaks out their mind without much consideration of their audience, time, and situation (Mason, 2016).
This leads us to that very common statement that our parents and elderly always say, “Kids of nowadays”. This statement is associated with us losing our culture, tradition, respect and integrity, however, that is not it.
I always mention in my videos and some of my posts that we are a unique generation built on a whole new revolution that no one can explain nor understand. Many say today’s generation is weak, lazy, and unreliable. I say, we are strong, capable, and different.
A generation with no filter means fearless, outspoken, driven, ambitious and we are misunderstood by being ridiculous or rather, disrespectful. Yes, we are human and have our weaknesses, however, that does not make us substandard.
Technology has taken control and is even expanding at a rapid speed we cannot catch up. The modern-day generation is a technological generation, we cannot hide that, hence there is no filter when it comes to addressing social, emotional, physical, and other issues because it is being exposed and showcased from every corner of the universe .
There is an increment of knowledge every second. Models of technological development and we are all exposed to it. Why hide when there is nowhere else to go, but to help secure some form of purity for us not to lose ourselves because all we need is guidance and not judgement.
We are oppressed to express, expand, and talk about real social issues because it was the norm in the olden days. However, the generation with no filter does not want to filter reality, rather reality needs to be addressed!
Therefore, let us no confuse ‘no filter’ with ruthlessness, but with an open mind that through expression and conversation there is education and not bad influence. The only difference is the way it is divulged.
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