GenZ's parents have to answer for their crisis

What happened (core claim of the opinion)

An opinion published by The Indian Express argues that India’s Gen Z youth crisis is shaped by how earlier decision-makers handled major institutions that affect young people—education systems, employment pathways, and civic expectations.

Background and earlier position (how the opinion frames the problem)

The opinion argues that “parenting” in a broader social sense—guiding young adults toward workable opportunities while ensuring fair systems—has not been achieved. In plain terms, it claims the systems around young adults have not consistently created usable and fair routes from education to stable livelihoods.

What changed now (how the opinion wants discussion to shift)