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As a child of the 60's I can recall quite a lot of pressure, and stress. I can remember always being scared that another war would happen, as I had heard so many stories of World War II. Every generation has its challenges, but I think the greatest challenge young people face would be to understand that they don't have to have all the new technology, new fashions, latest craze. I still hear of them being bored - they don't know what bored is!!!! I think young have not had enough hard times in their lives - so they don't know they have it so good.
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carefree days - before pop music and technology imprisoned us in the west.

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of designer clothes out there. China has a huge industry in copies - saw a TV program during the week. It is so bad they are copying important drugs which would kill those using them.

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standards and social pressures when all of us were young. In addition, many of us were so poor, we couldn't even imagine the luxury that most kids today are exposed to. I know that we are told a large number of children today are living in poverty, but even those children have more than our family, or the families of many of my friends had.

Today, when I drive past a school, I seldom see a child who isn't dressed fairly well. Most of them have nice backpacks, name-brand shoes, and a bag of chips or sodas to snack on. More than I would have believed are texting away on their cellphones. Many are riding fancy bikes. Here and there are little groups gathered to smoke. How do kids who are living at the poverty level afford these things?

Yes, I would say that these are the carefree years of most of these kids, and that many of them are in for a rude awakening when they become adults.

When I see them describe themselves as miserable, sad, crushed, and depressed, I think, "Oh my goodness. What will happen to them when a really miserable, sad, crushing, or depressing situation comes into their lives?"

I wonder? When I consider my daughters' lives, 'carefree' does not seem to fit. I see high demands from the academic side and numerous active interactions with friends and family. Sometimes these interactions are fun and even silly, other times they are bothersome and loaded with questions and concerns. Young people have so many options these days that they also must learn their limits and say no to opportunities that they would like to pursue.

Obviously these concerns are not of the caliber that they will handle as adults, but then they are not yet adults.

The other thing I was reminded of in your post the use of words such as 'crushed' and 'miserable'. It is only my opinion, but it is my impression that teen girls tend to be very dramatic about everything. They sometimes tend to view any negative situation as a major trajedy, and then respond accordingly.

No doubt there are changes to be observed. Maybe through social networking more teen thoughts will be spelled out so everyone can understand better.

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