"Peter Pan generation" meaning in English

See Peter Pan generation in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Proper name

Etymology: Coined by American sociologist Kathleen Shaputis, because of the members' perceived tendency for delaying some rites of passage into adulthood. Head templates: {{en-proper noun|head=Peter Pan generation}} Peter Pan generation
  1. Generation Y Categories (topical): Millennials
    Sense id: en-Peter_Pan_generation-en-name-2tmdg03X Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries
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