I wonder how much of this is regional? I was born in the late 80s and didn't experience any of the coddling people associate with my generation. Is it because

I wonder how much of this is regional? I was born in the late 80s and didn't experience any of the coddling people associate with my generation. Is it because I grew up in MN? Did any other HNers grow up in the same time/place? (Yes, I know, I'm young and still growing up).