It is a trend now. Some kids will actually believe that their life sucks even if it doesn't to cut themselves.
Now, I know what you're saying. Is our generation gonna be remembered by the emos? I don't think so. Maybe, but I believe the "gangster" style will be more remembered as it is more known both on the net and irl. Shootings, drug dealings. What do they have in common? Gangsters. That being said, since gangsters impact the society more than the emo/scene kids, I believe we'll be remembered for being gangster, although since our community is so diverse nowadays, emo and scene kids might be in a close second.