It does not beg the question. It raises the question.
Any form of argument where the conclusion is assumed in one of the premises. Many people use the phrase "begging the question" incorrectly when they use it to mean, "prompts one to ask the question". That is NOT the correct usage. Begging the question is a form of circular reasoning.
Parent used it correctly - "Why do people take it as a given that there will be a 'metaverse'?" He's arguing that these "people" are assuming their conclusion when they state that the metaverse will be shaped by a new generation.
Any form of argument where the conclusion is assumed in one of the premises. Many people use the phrase "begging the question" incorrectly when they use it to mean, "prompts one to ask the question". That is NOT the correct usage. Begging the question is a form of circular reasoning.
Logical Form:
Claim X assumes X is true.
Therefore, claim X is true.