If your teen is going to talk to you about something, chances are it won’t be about how to fit in at school, according to a recent survey of 2,800 tween/teens from Pangea Media, producer of online quizzes and quiz technology.
The company’s recent survey found that 71 percent of teens said they wouldn’t take a parents advice on fitting in at school. They also would more likely turn to friends (81 percent) for boyfriend/girlfriend problems, and 45 percent said relationships are the most difficult thing to talk to parents about.
That is, of course, if the parents even know the teen has a boyfriend/girlfriend — 56 percent said their parents don’t know about their romantic relationship and 34 percent reported sneaking out of the house. Even if you are aware of a boyfriend/girlfriend, 21 percent of teens said they hide just how much time they’re spending with that person.
Among other things teens hide: 44 percent said online activities and 15 percent keep their grades a secret.
And here’s some scary news given the incidents of “bullycide”: 51 percent of kids said they first turn to friends for advice about bullying.
When they do decide to turn to their parents to talk, 68 percent will share information with their mom vs. 18 percent who would go to their dads.
All this said, 77 percent of those surveyed said they believe they have a good relationship with their parents.
Surprised by any of the results?