[objetovoador]

> Is it possible maybe the problem is they are just a bit too entitled on average, and when things don't go perfectly they can't cope?

Precisely. The world has never been safer or as rich, and it seems like my generation is extremely lacking in independence.

Everyone has to be told to do things, it's like they have no concept of what to do without being commanded. I feel like many simply can't come up with answers on their own. No one can answer the question of how a person should their life. It's subjective. But like a muscle, it's completely atrophied. When you're never given independence, you don't recognize how to listen to your own desires or judgement.

For me this explains perfectly the underlying situation behind the overbearing paternalism (from society & government) that so many apparently desire now.

[plsbenice34]

I think you hit the nail on the head, except that the word "entitled" is completely inappropriate to describe something entirely negative.

[watwut]

The younger generation was growing into worst economy that their parents generation did. Unemployment was higher. Their education is also massively more expensive. The Healthcare detto.

It is just not true that they would be better off.

[jasonhansel]

At your age, do you think that previous generations were any better?