Unlike Western youth who might "rage against the machine," Indonesian youth are focused on healing . The term "toxic" is thrown around casually, but so is "self-care." Weekends are no longer for mall nongkrong (hanging out) only. Now, it’s for "glamping" in Puncak or doing batik dyeing workshops in Yogyakarta.
For policymakers and educators seeking to support Indonesian youth, here are some recommendations: Unlike Western youth who might "rage against the
Indonesian youth culture is not a copy-paste of the West. It is It is a 17-year-old in Medan who listens to Nirvana but prays five times a day. It is a girl in Makassar who buys Korean skincare but posts selfies wearing a kebaya . Unlike Western youth who might "rage against the