LETTER: Public discussions across Malaysia and the broader Asian region have increasingly focused on the coping mechanisms of young adults in the modern workplace.
The term "Strawberry Generation", which was popularised to describe youth perceived as easily bruised by minor pressures, has resurfaced as seasoned professionals, community leaders, and religious figures voice growing concern over a perceived decline in psychological endurance.
The root of this fragility often begins long before a young adult enters the workforce.
Many point directly to modern parenting dynamics, where excessive indulgence, reluctance to enforce discipline, and a desire to shield children from every discomfort have inadvertently nurtured fragility.
