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Gavin Newsom: “This is the most anxious generation. In history. They're…”

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Published | Video Starts at 04:15

So, yes, across the board. But one thing I know, and I'll say it again, as a father of a 16 year old and 12 year old daughter and two sons, This is the most anxious generation. In history. They're less happy, they're less free, in many cases less confident. And I think there's a connection. And so I do think it's something that we need to consider and I appreciate the leadership of the state going back years and years and years. (04:15–04:29)

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Asserts that the current generation of youth is the most anxious in history and is less happy, free, and confident.

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