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A shocking new study reveals that 77% of Gen Z job seekers brought mommy or daddy to their job interviews. This is not a joke – three out of four young adults cannot handle a basic conversation with a potential employer without parental backup. What happened to the American spirit of independence and self-reliance?
The numbers get even worse when you dig deeper. Over half of these young people had their parents actually speak to hiring managers on their behalf. Nearly three-quarters rely on mom and dad to help complete their work assignments after they get hired. This is embarrassing for our entire nation.
These are not children we are talking about – these are supposed adults in their twenties who should be building careers and starting families. Instead, they are dragging their helicopter parents into conference rooms and virtual meetings. No wonder other countries are laughing at American workers.
The survey found that 45% of Gen Z workers regularly have their parents talk directly to their current boss. Imagine being a business owner and having to deal with some employee’s mother calling to complain about their work schedule. This is what happens when we raise a generation of participation trophy winners.
Hiring managers are fed up with these unprofessional antics. Over half report that Gen Z applicants come to interviews completely unprepared. One in six actually use their phones during the interview process. These kids have no respect for basic workplace standards.
This disaster started with parents who refused to let their children fail or struggle. Instead of teaching independence and responsibility, they swooped in to fix every problem. Now we have a generation that cannot function without constant hand-holding and emotional support.
American businesses need workers who can think for themselves and solve problems independently. We cannot compete with countries like China when our young people need their parents to fill out job applications and write their resumes. This is a national embarrassment that threatens our economic future.
The solution is simple but painful – parents need to step back and let their adult children sink or swim on their own. Young Americans must learn that real life requires courage, preparation, and personal accountability. Until that happens, we will continue falling behind nations that still believe in raising tough, independent citizens.
