Children have better lives but worse mental health than their parents, say young people

Feb 2, 2022

children's mental health: Person with head in hands.

Most young people feel the world is getting better over time, and children in their country will be more prosperous than their parents. Image: Unsplash/ Verne Ho

Charlotte Edmond

Senior Writer, Forum Agenda

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Young people think the world is getting better with each new generation. Image: UNICEF

15-24-year-olds think childhood has improved against lots of measures. Image: UNICEF

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