Research on Teens Attitudes
Reginald Bibby (a noted Canadian sociologist from the University of Lethbridge) has been traccking the thoughts and beliefs of Canadian teenagers for nearly 30 years. His findings are encouraging as the majority of teens:
- are not causing undue problems at home
- have compassion
- are not in extreme turmoil
- are honest and polite
- are not deeply disturbed
- are forgiving
- are not totally at the mercy of their impulses
- are respectful
- are not overly rebellious
- are pleasant
- are not opposed to parental values
- care about their future
- are not in trouble with the law
- do well in school
- are not seriously abusing drugs and alcohol
- agree that sex should be associated with meaningful ties
- expect to get married
- expect to stay married to the same person for life
- are opposed to extramarital sex