A new survey reveals that young people believe being called a “snowflake” could be damaging to their mental health. A new survey by insurance firm Aviva found that 72 percent of 16 to 24-year-olds believe the term “snowflake” is unfairly applied to millennials. 74 percent of respondents took it a step farther, arguing that they believe the use of the label could have a negative effect on young people’s mental health. The study was born out of interest in the term “snowflake generation” which was originally used to describe young people who thought they were unique or special. ......... (snip)...
