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A new wave of research and social commentary is sparking heated debate about how Generation Z – those born between the mid-1990s and early 2010s – are “protecting their peace” in ways that older generations often view as avoidance or shirking of responsibility. The recently published feature in VegOut Magazine highlights nine key behaviors, such as ghosting, preemptive blocking, and “therapy speak” shutdowns, which are being reevaluated in both Western and Asian societies, including Thailand, for their impacts on mental health, workplace culture, family relationships, and social cohesion (VegOutMag.com).

A wave of research and commentary is fueling debate about Gen Z’s approach to mental well-being. Born roughly from the mid-1990s to the early 2010s, this generation is praised for self-awareness and criticized by some elders as avoiding responsibility. A VegOut Magazine feature outlines nine behaviors—such as preemptive blocking and therapy-speak shutdowns—and examines their impacts on mental health, workplaces, families, and social cohesion. The discussion resonates in Thailand, where respect and harmony meet modern conversations on boundaries and well-being.