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Generation Alpha just began to turn nine years old, and the impact of this new generation is starting to take shape.They've grown up around a focus on equality and diversity, and will likely go on to become the most formally educated generation ever. They're tech-heavy, extremely connected, and the most senior among them is about nine years old. Say hello to Generation Alpha.Millennials are reaching universal adulthood, and Generation Z is coming of age. Generation Alpha is falling in line as the next group to shape our future.According to McCrindle, a social research agency in Australia, Generation Alpha got its start in 2010, at a rate of 2.5 million births per week.
They've been wired all their lives. McCrindle's Ashley Fell says this generation is part of an"unintentional global experiment," in which screens are placed in front of children at the same time as pacifiers.is a standard for Alphas, with women in the workplace, the value of inclusion, and a focus on equality as overwhelming norms.such as marriage, children, and retirement are expected to be delayed, much like previous generations.is a strength for the group.