In someway, this could be seen as honesty
I thought this for much of my life, just being brash and direct is the best form of honesty. As I've gotten older though, I see the value in applying a bit of tact and thoughtfulness to save everyone some discomfort. When the young people I talk to don't hear what they want to hear, they are less likely to come back to have a conversation with you. They rather enjoy their echo chamber from my PoV, and they would rather surround themselves with yes men than have difficult conversations and confrontations.
I've seen it splinter my friend group lately over somewhat racial lines as tension over Trump's mandates and Israel's army offensive rage on. People lack the emotional depth to hold difficult conversations without feelings being hurt and friendships getting destroyed. At times, it is even too much for me, the elder statesman of our crew. I sure would love to go back to simpler times during the Obama administration.