00:00It's called cadulting, being an adult but living like a kid.
00:07Cadulting has been described as an escape from a world that often feels rather bleak.
00:14But it's also about finding joy, the kind of joy we felt as children.
00:19The reality is that anxiety levels among young people have surged around the world.
00:26They're more worried than their parents ever were,
00:29stressing about everything from the job market to the climate crisis.
00:34But they do have ways to cheer themselves up.
00:38In 2024, researchers studied spending patterns during China's Singles Day,
00:44which is similar to Black Friday.
00:46Nearly 40% of Gen Z shoppers say they spent money on emotional soothing.
00:52Sales hit $140 million in just seven minutes.
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