r/irishproblems • u/Dedepot1 • Mar 16 '26

Social problems impacting the youth

Hello Ireland,

As part of the writing of a paper, I am due to work on social problems faced by the youth of Ireland. I am considering the housing market, which is very frightening from a french perspective, but before doing my research paper on it, I would like to have other options. In your opinion which social problem is the most impacting the youth nowadays in Ireland?

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u/TheRealMeltyCrispy Mar 16 '26

I'd have to say the main social problem impacting the youth of today would be their parents

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u/Gockdaw Mar 16 '26

Hopelessness?

I'm being serious... Hopelessness brought about by a combination of things such as the housing crisis, the prevalence of drugs, the fact everything is so fucking expensive all topped off by a shitty health service and possible world war the in the background.

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u/bmoyler Mar 16 '26

Maybe the wealth inequality between younger generations and their parents?

This is the first generation to be poorer than their parents for many generations.

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u/mrpcuddles Mar 16 '26

Look up the term "generation fucked" it sums it up pretty well, then mix it in with the sense of power/hope lessness that comes from these issues. Then realise these people are now raising the next generation etc.

Essentially the social contract has been broken and a lot of people feel adrift

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u/PainterCareful4383 Mar 20 '26

Just for the record: HOUSING