Council of Economic Advisers Report
At the Conference, President Clinton
released a new report by the Council of Economic Advisers, Teenagers and
their Parents in the 21st Century: An Examination of Trends in Teen Behavior
and the Role of Parental Involvement. This report outlines positive trends
for today's teenagers, including increases in student achievement, college
access, and participation in community service, as well as declining rates of
pregnancy, teen suicides, and homicides. The report concludes that teenagers
whose parents are engaged and involved in their lives are more likely to excel
in school and avoid risk behaviors. The report also makes clear that many
challenges continue to confront America's teens: college opportunities
remain more elusive for Hispanic youngsters and those from low-income families;
the number of teens who smoke and eat poorly is increasing; and, in states
where teens have greater access to guns, teen suicide and homicide rates are on
the rise.
CEA Report (107KB) |
