Key Points

Executive Summary

Introduction

The Lives of American Teenagers

Teenagers with Divorced Parents

Older Teen Girls Are Less Excited About Their Lives

Family and Home Life

Pastimes and Extracurricular Activities

Whom Do Teens Turn to for Help?

Spending Time with Friends

Technology in Adolescence

A Class Divide in Social Media Use

Teenage Technology Access and Limits

AI Chatbots

More Active Social Media Users Are Worse Off

What Do Teens Think About Their Future?

Plans After Graduation

Life Goals and Expectations

How Essential Are Marriage and Parenthood?

Conclusion

About the Author

Methodology

Notes