&gt; I worry about the younger generation of adults who are trying to have the entire world cater to their every need, and succeeding far too much at it. What will they do when when it&#x27;s THEIR world?<p>While I disagree with the title, WaitButWhy nails this.<p><a href="http:&#x2F;&#x2F;waitbutwhy.com&#x2F;2013&#x2F;09&#x2F;why-generation-y-yuppies-are-unhappy.html" rel="nofollow">http:&#x2F;&#x2F;waitbutwhy.com&#x2F;2013&#x2F;09&#x2F;why-generation-y-yuppies-are-u...</a><p>Life&#x27;s unpleasantries build character and grit. Should someone needlessly suffer? No! But should one be exposed to forces that help you understand the human condition? I would say so.<p>EDIT: I&#x27;m reminded of a quote from &quot;Ready Player One&quot; (the protagonist&#x27;s passphrase to Oasis): &quot;No one in the world ever gets what they want and that is beautiful.&quot;