: Participation in extracurricular activities—regardless of whether it's sports or a club like debate—is strongly correlated with better physical and mental health outcomes.
: Safety and kindness are currently ranked as the top two values for teenagers, likely as a response to perceived online polarization and negativity. creampie teens surprise
Contrary to the "rebellious teen" trope, data shows a move toward safer and more socially conscious behaviors: creampie teens surprise
: A survey from UCLA Newsroom found that less than 5% of teens want to see aspirational or "glamorized" lifestyles (the rich and famous) on screen. Instead, they prefer stories depicting real-world issues and diversity. creampie teens surprise
: Studies indicate a dramatic decline in adolescent smoking, drinking, and juvenile crime compared to the late 1990s.