I know why Gen Z has become antisocial. But how do we fix it? Dace Potas

Over the past several years, it has become apparent that Gen Z is pulling back from many of the social habits of previous generations.

In part due to the COVID-19 pandemic and in part because of other cultural forces, Gen Z is rapidly becoming a more reclusive generation, and one that socializes differently. But now, it is becoming clear that young people are going out less and staying in more, in part because we are less inclined to drink alcohol.

The decision for Gen Z and all Americans to cut back on drinking isn’t a bad thing, but young people need replacements for the social interactions that going to a bar or house party provides. We're becoming too isolated.

Gen Z does consume less alcohol, but we're also far less social

Americans are drinking less overall . While there ar