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Maybe because there are no winners and losers and everyone gets a trophy? We have taken away the ability for many to get ahead all in the name of political correctness.

This mentality has now started entering our workforce. All of the articles on how to 'manage millennials' show examples of this behavior.

The only thing it has done is make us less competitive in the global marketplace.

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Do you have any evidence that this is the case, besides your gut feeling?

I'm a gen-X'er, and people used to say this about us. But I don't think it was ever really true; every generation just wants to believe the next generation has it easy, for some reason.

Isn't it true though? Hot running water > vaccines > smartphones. Even the 'poor' in this country (Australia) have smartphones, drive a car, smoke and drink.

Doesn't everyone want a better world for their kids? And then complains about the younger generation having it easy. Ironic I suppose.

Has there ever been a time in the past when life was easier for young people? I mean generally speaking, in the developed world, despite all it's problems.

I agree. In all seriousness, I think soccer is aiding the decline of America.

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