No. They are more focused on talking about the environment. There is a big difference between people who are doing something, and people who are saying they are doing something
To be fair... Gen-Z age ranges from 11 to 26.
I do agree that action counts way, way, way more than words.... like magnitudes more.
Hope Smallsteps is going okay... I'm sure the kid calling her a coward was just trying to get her to do something that benefitted that kid.
Kids say the darndest things... Will be interesting what they think of life in two decades.
I think the modern day focus on what words people say, is a step backwards for actions that lead to better outcomes. It is making people feel like they are doing something, without actually doing something, akin to changing a profile picture in "solidarity".
Yep, she is fine. This particular friend is only happy when she gets what she wants, and cruel when she doesn't. Smallsteps will have to learn how to handle these situations and people through experience and reflection.