Summary

10-15 year olds are:

  • arguing less with their parents

  • talking more to their parents about things they care about, especially to their dads

10-15 year olds are:

  • less happy with their friends overall

  • still largely reporting to be ‘happy’ or ‘very happy’ with their friends - 4 out of 5 respondents

10-15 year olds are:

  • happier with where they live in 2016 compared to 2009

  • increasingly happy with the area they live in, especially girls

Data by Understanding Society

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