noun
modern kid; child of today; with-it youngster
Colloquial term for a child or young person who embodies contemporary trends, attitudes, or lifestyles. Often carries a slightly nostalgic or comparative tone when used by older generations.
現代っ子はスマホの使い方をすぐ覚える。
Kids today pick up how to use smartphones right away.
祖父はよく「今の現代
My grandfather often starts talking with 'Kids these days…'