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Many young people experience stress.
Failure on a test, a fight with a friend or an argument with a family member can create pressure, frustration, depression or similar signs of stress. Children need support, understanding and action from parents, teachers and other adults who care about them. The more supportive parents are, the better equipped children will be to handle stress as they grow up and go out on their own. A study of some 2,000 Minnesota teenagers found that when they experience stress or problems, most try to handle it alone or by talking with other young people. Relatively few turn to adults.