The teen take on life

11 April 2012

Seventy-seven per cent of boys questioned participate in sport compared to 54 per cent of girls.

Seventy-five per cent of girls had read a book in the past month compared to 55 per cent of boys. Magazines were read by 90 per cent of girls and 83 per cent of boys in the same period.
Twenty-four per cent of boys go out every evening compared to 17 per cent of girls. Both sexes go out less often the older they become.
Financial and political skills are perceived as the least important qualities for adult life by 11 per cent of 14-year-olds. For 59 per cent, social skills are considered most important.
Ninety-five per cent believe everyone has a responsibility to protect the environment and 92 per cent believe government should do more on this issue.
Sixty-eight per cent believe government does not listen to them. Teenagers in England are least likely to understand politics, with only 18 per cent knowing about the workings of the country, compared to 30 per cent in Scotland and 21 per cent in Wales.
For 71 per cent, parents provide the most support and advice.
Three in four believe school is a good preparation for working life, and have a good idea as to what career they want.
Fifty-three per cent spend most of their leisure time with friends.

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