I don't know when it began, young people in China set off a trend of "lying flat". They no longer pursue buying a house, buying a car, getting married, and having children, but choose to work for a while, then take a break for a while, and live a leisurely life. Their daily life is simple, eating instant noodles and nibbling on steamed buns, a phenomenon that makes the older generation puzzled.
Although the standard of living of the common people has generally improved, why do young people seem to become less aggressive?Actually, it has to do with the change of thinking in their hearts.
The phenomenon of young people lying flat is not only in China, but also in the world, especially in Japan and South Korea.
Japan can be said to be the originator of "lying flat". Thousands of young people would rather stay at home than socialize, fall in love and get married, and even more so have children. In addition to basic life, they may be sitting at home playing with mobile phones and reading books, and nothing else.
The same is true for young people in South Korea. According to the latest data, South Korea's fertility rate fell to 0 in 202278, the average fertility rate for a couple is less than 1 child, the lowest in the world. At this rate, South Korea may become the first country to disappear because of fewer children.
By analyzing Japan and South Korea, we can find three fundamental reasons why young people in China are lying flat.
Cause.
1. Young people feel that it is difficult to succeed in individual efforts.
Nowadays, the social strata have been solidified, and it is difficult for the people at the bottom to have room for growth. In many organizations or companies, people who enter through personal connections tend to be promoted faster, while people without background or connections are unlikely to get promotion opportunities even if they work hard. Many young people are aware of this reality. They feel that it is better to choose to lie down and live, than to work hard but not get due rewards, it is better to choose to lie down.
Reason 2Young people don't want to be "squeezed" by capital anymore
In the past 10 years, capital has pushed young people to buy houses, cars, and borrow for consumption, but they do not realize that this will lead to long-term debt.
In times of economic prosperity, incomes are acceptable and risk awareness is insufficient. But today, the economy is in a downturn, unemployment is rising, and incomes are decreasing.
As a result, many young people began to reflect on their experience of being oppressed by capital. They begin to wonder if they are blindly pursuing material comforts and ignoring the importance of financial management and risk management. They have also begun to re-examine their life goals, and no longer regard wealth and material consumption as their only pursuits.
Lying flat is essentially a kind of oppression of capital by young people. Aware of the limitations of debt stress on future development, they choose to suspend excessive consumption and find a more rational and sustainable lifestyle.
Reason threeChanging values among young people.
Nowadays, young people have changed their traditional attitudes. Traditionally, marriage and having children are the inevitable goal of life, but modern young people have a different view. They feel that when they get married, they have to give up their freedom, and they have to work non-stop to earn money for the sake of their family, and their quality of life is greatly reduced. On the contrary, living alone gives them more freedom and joy. They pay more attention to the realization of personal values and quality of life, and do not want to be bound by family responsibilities.
As society matures and develops, young people's values have changed dramatically. They place more emphasis on personal happiness and achieving their dreams. In their eyes, getting married and having children means increased responsibility and stress, while living alone can give them more freedom and opportunities for self-growth. They pursue hobbies and careers, and do not want to be bound by traditional family roles. Personal growth and happiness are more important to them than traditional ideas about marriage and children.
Finally
Contemporary young people's choice to lie down, not to get married or have children is not a spur of the moment, but the result of rational thinking about social reality. They are aware of the limits of individual efforts in society, their values have changed, and they are more eager for a free and unfettered lifestyle. At the same time, they don't want to be bothered by material things and choose a simple and high-quality life.
Young people's choice is not to give up pursuits, but to seek personal happiness and inner balance. Perhaps this choice is not understood by everyone, but in the context of a particular era, it is a reasonable and practical choice for them. Social