TOP ISSUES TODAY’S
TEENS FACE
Over half of parents of teenagers ranked overuse of technology as a top issue facing today’s teenagers. Only a third said drugs and alcohol
Percent of parents of teenagers ranking top issues facing their teens
%
Overuse of technology
53
%
Bullying
45
%
Mental health issues
36
%
Family breakdown/divorce
35
%
Drugs and alcohol
34
%
School quality
23
%
Decisions about sexual activity
20
%
Difficult family relationships
15
%
Dating and relationships
14
%
Pressure to get good grades
14
%
Access to pornography
12
%
Safe communities
11
%
Not enough meaningful work opportunities
10
%
Navigating sexual identity
10
%
Sexual abuse
9
55
0
Note: Numbers will not add up to 100% as responders could choose up to four options from the list.
SOURCE: 2018 AMERICAN FAMILY SURVEY