‘Generation sensible’ risk missing out on life experiences, therapists warn

Reports of rise in social anxiety among overly cautious 11- to 25-year-olds who often interact online

They have been deemed generation sensible" for their focus on social issues, healthy living and drinking less alcohol. But therapists say generation Z could miss out on a wealth of life experience due to their overly cautious attitude to taking risks.

Many young people increasingly choose to stay within a comfort zone of a small network of like-minded friends in which much of their social activity is virtual, according to mental health experts.