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The Rise of the ‘Snowflakes’

How Overprotection is Breeding a Fragile Generation

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Dr Ioannis Syrigos
Dec 16, 2025
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The Rise of the ‘Snowflakes’

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An adult dressed as a baby in a cot (Source: The Steeple Times)

Let’s talk about “snowflakes”, shall we?

Look at our modern society and you will find them everywhere. A generational shift is taking place:

“Perceived fragility and entitlement”

I am sure we have all witnessed this phenomenon not only in our society as a whole, but …

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