Many think living elsewhere would be better – which suggests a lack of understanding about life in many other countries. They’d like to live in their fantasy of a better country, rather than the reality of what life is for many in most other countries.

Gen Z is more optimistic than Boomers, but less attached to America, poll finds | The Seattle Times

Much of this occurs because much of Gen Z has grown up privileged, is unaware of what life was like only a few decades ago. Their lives are, in general, very good for their age and the data backs that up. Historically, and still true today, each generation has done better than their preceding generation. (To understand significant life improvements over the years, see The “Boomers” versus “Gen Z” today: the 60s/70s vs today – Coldstreams)

Full poll results: Elon University Poll | Elon University -> Elon University America250 survey