Hell, Canada/US society is getting pretty damn close and yes, this 'problem' seems to be happening everywhere. Noone wants to face adversity so what do we do as a society? Eliminate anyone and everyone that might create it or at least make them change their act or create a bunch of 'pollitically correct' words to make sure we don't offend anyone. We also choose to protect our kids from the harsh realities of the world so much so that they are not prepared for what's ahead.

I wasn't sheltered in such a way as a child and I'm thankful for that because with the job I do now, its ALL adversity (I'm in the steel industry and I'm the guy you call when you have a problem. I drive/fly to your facility, have meetings, determine action plans etc..., etc... while the customer can be really angry that he won't be able to meet shipments because of you).

If you're protected from dealing with adversity all your life, you'll be creamed in many job environments and have a tough time jumping life's many hurdles. High school didn't even come close to preparing me for studying engineering, I fear for the young people that aren't even prepared for life.