The state of the American teenager

Worrying about "kids these days" is a concern as old as time. And while previous generations have always worried about young people, there are real concerns with today’s youth that should be addressed. 

From the dislocating effects of the pandemic that occurred during crucial years of their academic and social development to the yet-to-be fully understood effects of widespread smartphone usage, there are plenty of reasons to be concerned.

Recently, we polled a nationally representative sample of teenagers.