“Don’t be a bunch of snowflakes!” is a phrase that many people, especially those who are a part of the Millennial or Gen Z generation, may hear often. These are individuals who were born between the years 1980-1996 and 1997-onward respectively. The term ‘snowflake’ became popular in the 2010s and is generally used against Millenials and Gen Z by previous generations who see them “to be easily offended, attention-seeking and lacking resilience.” Individuals who are labeled as such are seen to be as “delicate” as an actual snowflake. In short, the “snowflake generations” are more concerned with being politically correct … Continue reading The Snowflake Generation: To Be Young, Wild, and Absolutely Anxious