Do you think teenagers have it harder than you did ....

yes i do, as life is very different here from when I was growing up. it sure is in Mexico anyways.

yes I had it much more easy then the kids today but back in the day I lived on a farm so I never had the choice that our youth have got today I went to work before school and I went to work after school I never had much of a real child hood

In some ways it could be seen as harder. In others it is much easier. Harder because there are more kids, and yes,more distractions. Technology wise they have it much easier.

I certainly do and its a real shame they missed out on the lives that we had back in the 50's 60's and 70's. Everything is electronic, peer pressure more so with so much bullies going on. Its just not a life I would want for my kids. They missed all this by a hair Thank God. Now I worry about my three grandkids and what they have to look forward too and how much harder life will be for them in the future.

I do think that no matter how many distractions there are but if the parents would be really vigilant in looking after their kids, then their kids will grow up being responsible and would have good grades in school. When I was a kid, the things that could be a distraction was the Nintendo Game and Watch, the Cartoons show and other toys that were "in". But my parents had strict rules about buying those things. We were not to expect expensive gifts if it was not our birthday or during Christmas. That is how I train my kids, too. Although the internet could be the biggest distraction, I just give them enough time to play then off to school work.

No I don't They have every resourse available to them - We had the library and memory to help with school work. I do seem to remember that parents were a lot more distant in my younger days. As a parent myself, I can say from experience that I am a lot closer and respectful of my children and their opinions.

Each generation of teenagers throughout the ages have had it hard in some ways, it is called growing up.

Nope. If their parents allow them to have all that stuff, then they aren't as strict as mine were and there fore I count them much luckier. Though I'm sure there are those who had it much worse. They aren't the ones with all the fancy doodads and whatzits.

No they don't. I had a terrible childhood, tried to survive, been beaten up and molested day and night. My own children (29, 27, 22, 9 and 7 years old) don't care about tablet, cellphones etc so it's all about how you raise your children. Mine are very happy, have a lot of self confidence plus are very creative.

may be harder for some, may be easier for some depending upon how they use these gadgets and facilities..If they are mature enough, have proper guidance and serious for future and goals, these things are useful and helpful for them otherwise nothing more than distractions..

Teenagers have more distractions certainly, more freedom too and this complicates their lives. When I was a child there were less distractions. To get a book meant a walk to the library and that was not so much a distraction as half the morning gone. Friends could not ring whenever they wanted to have a chat, we had to visit one another but mostly we only met up with those living close by. Parents did not have the cars to run us backwards and forwards in those days. TV was not very interesting and neither did every family have one, so movies were once a week for the children at the Saturday morning cinema. Toys were not electronic and not so compelling as Ipads and computers. For most teenagers there was a youth club if they were lucky which provided entertainment and social outlet. Sometimes even some gym equipment. Our lives were simpler, the teenagers today would describe them as being rather 'boring'rather than easier.

Yes, nowadays there is vast availability of hi-tech gadgets available for the teens ranging from PSP, mobile, to laptop.. etc. But, the more problematic issue is not about the advantages and disadvantages of those gadgets but the fact that these days teen are neither aware of nor concerned to be aware of the unimaginable advantages the gadgets they possess has. They are just hi-fied by the entertainment it provides.

I think teenager is my best and more easier life ever.. im a teenager now, I cant say what im doing in the future, but my siblings now are very busy on their life especially when get married. I think that its more complicated if I graduate in college because I need to have a stable job for me.. and I think on that time maybe no more computer days..

basically I agree with you about the complicated technology. But they grow up in a day when everything's so much easier and they've adapted it well. the people like us who grown up in a day without advanced technology like today will think that they had a hard time today

I blame technology, the media and society that has made life for teenagers so much more difficult, I personally would HATE to be a teenager again. I was a teenager in the 80s before the internet took over and fashion wasn't such an issue as it is today.

In my teenager years my family had a television and a video. I didn't try out a computer until I was aged 16 years old at further education college. I put all my fingers down on it like it was a type writer. Now the teenagers have mobile phones, Internet, laptops, i pads, tablets and more. They have school or further education to follow. Therefore they must be careful how much time they have on their modern technology. They must remember to complete their home work. They might have a boyfriend or a girlfriend and be in the days of young love. There are university fees for them to pay. They are few jobs around to apply for. Prices are high. I feel sorry for teenagers now. I had cheap traveling and bought my cottage at 19 years old. Now travel is more expensive. It would be hard for most 19 year old people to buy a home so young. I think it is a shame unemployment numbers are high. Teenagers are not sure they will have a bright future these days.

I think in terms of possessions kids have a lot more than what some of us had, When i was 8 all I had was an old black and white tv which I thought was awesome! :D As in terms of image, I think kids and teens have a lot of pressure from their peers, like how they dress,act,and other social interactions and what's deemed as "cool" in society.

I think they have a better life, but they burn more brain cells and they do not social skills.

Oh yes I sure do. I really appreciate anyone who is a teenager this day and age. The reason I say this is because of all the technology you have to learn, I think there is more bulleying than when I was a teenager, and I find things were just more carefree when I was younger. I also find your generation has to grow up quicker you all seem to be more mature (which of course is a positive thing). I remember my parents generation thought the same about when I was a teenager, so I think that times are always going to change but I have a lot of respect for our younger people today!

ya... even I feel most of the time to start my childhood days again... like playing with friends,roaming, no tensions,no responsibilities ,etc,... hope i will my best in future tooo...i mean for best memories...