In the ten years since the term ‘tween’ was coined, 8- to 12-year-olds have come to control an estimated $43 billion in spending power. But the latest generation are different, having never lived without social media. How should brands target this delicate age group? And how soon is too soon?

The stereotypical picture of adolescence is one of binge drinking, unprotected sex and endless emotional drama. Yet while teens may be proven risk-takers, research suggests they are far more anxious than children or adults. With so much going on in their heads, how do teenagers make decisions?

They don’t smoke, they don’t drink, and they want nothing more than to own a house and start a business. The kids of Generation Z may not even be 20 yet, but they've already earned a reputation as a bunch of squares. But are these digital natives really born to be mild?

Playing footy, making dens and running around; deregulated sports were once at the heart of children’s day-to-day activities. But Generation Z has grown up in a digital playground. Can technology be used to put an element of spontaneity back into playtime?