SOCIAL PROBLEMS FACING TEENS IN THE US TODAY
Top problems teens see among their peers
In many countries around the world, it is not easy growing up because teens are dealing with many social issues. A study carried out by a famous research center in the US found out that the ___(1)___ were among the most serious ones.
• Anxiety and depression: Seven in ten teenagers considered them a serious problem among their peers. The main ___(2)___ of teenagers' anxiety and depression was social pressure, such as the pressure to look good, to fit in social groups, and to be good at sports.
• Bullying: 55% said that bullying was a major problem for teenagers, and around 15% ___(3)___ that they had experienced some form of cyberbullying. Girls or younger students were more likely to be ___(4)___ of bullying.
• Poverty: Four out of ten teens said that poverty was also a major problem for them. In fact, about 20% of the teens in the survey ___(5)___ to live below the poverty line every day. The survey results suggest that more support should be ___(6)___ to help teenagers avoid serious social issues and enjoy a happier life.