How today’s US teens are smarter than their parents were
Just like the iconic rock song says, it turns out that the kids really are alright. Even though American teenagers are heavier, eat fewer vegetables, sleep less, and spend a lot more time playing video games than their parents ever did, these future adults also are less likely to suffer from drug and alcohol abuse […]
Over 40 Percent of Americans Say Teen Sex ‘Morally Acceptable’
Americans increasingly think sex between teenagers is acceptable. A majority, 54 percent, think it’s morally wrong, and 42 percent think it’s morally acceptable, according to a survey conducted by Gallup. Since Gallup first asked the question in 2013, the number who think sex between teenagers is acceptable has climbed 10 percentage points, six percentage points […]