- Survey of 3,012 parents of adolescents.
- Parents of New Jersey teenagers ranked their happiness at just 5/10.
- ‘Teenage Happiness Index’ infographic included.
the staff of the Ridgewood blog
Ridgewood NJ, today’s teenagers are navigating a landscape that feels uniquely daunting. The pressures are piling up – social media, family structures shaken by record divorce rates, parents’ financial uncertainty, climate fears, and an education system that’s more competitive than ever. For parents watching their kids grow up in this environment, it’s hard not to wonder: Are teens managing to find joy, or are they just treading water?
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