Sixty-one percent know someone their age who has tried to commit or has committed suicide. Sixteen percent cite school pressures. Less than one percent cite a friend who committed suicide. Depressed About the Future Young people fear that they will be the first generation in our nation's history to do worse than their parents. They worry about money, affording school, getting a good job, and maintaining their current standard of living.
Downward mobility appears to be a constant concern.
Financial considerations loom above all others for these students in selecting a college. Current national leaders must take note of this generation's anxiety and find ways to provide these future leaders with real hope. Alarming Numbers Sexual violence among high school students is more common than many would like to believe. Many young people feel considerable peer pressure to have sex. Forty-five percent said there is a lot or some peer pressure to have sex.