No wonder they turn to drugs, alcohol, and sex.

I, personally, know a family where every minute of the day is packed. The kids are expected to get straight A's. Now, they are grown with drinking and other problems. What a mess!

What happened to the days of Tag, catching fireflies, and watching clouds. We have definitely lost something in this highly-charged, sped up time.

I can't say my teenage years weren't stress free but a lot of it was self-imposed. Some part of this has to do with personality but from what it seems like, outside pressures are growing stronger. It's up to parents to push back with and for their children.

Sorry. That should have been "I can't say my teenage years were stress free...."

Well these years being "the most competitive ever" in terms of college admissions doesn't exact help!