What is the Alpha Generation?

Every 15 years a new generation is named - meet the new kids on the block

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Karishma H. Nandkeolyar, Parenting Editor
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Every generation must have a name. First there was Gen Y, then Gen Z, now there’s the Alpha Generation.
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Why now? Well, generations today are thought to span 15 years each.
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The term was coined by generational researcher in Australia Mark McCrindle.
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They’ve never known a world unconnected to the internet.
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Who is part of the Alpha Generation?
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Who is part of the Alpha Generation?
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Who is part of the Alpha Generation?
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Who is part of the Alpha Generation?
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Who is part of the Alpha Generation?
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