What U.S. teens think about their futures—and the country's
By A Mystery Man Writer
Last updated 07 Jul 2024
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The Washington Post and Ipsos recently surveyed fourteen to eighteen year olds on their attitudes toward the state of the U.S. and its future. The survey, which used random national samples, showed that majorities of teens are pessimistic about the country’s future but optimistic about their own personal futures.
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