The comments on this particular NYT article are also interesting in how consistent they are, critiquing the behaviors described in this article. There are even

The comments on this particular NYT article are also interesting in how consistent they are, critiquing the behaviors described in this article. There are even some Gen-Z users saying that most Gen-Z they personally know don't exhibit these traits and behaviors. I agree with your assessment. I didn't see the 'fear' part in these anecdotes so the title feels a bit clickbait-y. The article also is ultimately just quoting a series of anecdotes - and although the tone is to normalize those behaviors, I hope in actuality people don't do that.