1 In 3 Teens Fearful For Future, Psychologists Share How Parents Can Help

Would you know what to say?

Parents editor at HuffPost UK

One-third of teenagers (34%) have revealed they’re worried about what the future holds, making it the most common concern among young people today.

The finding comes from a new survey of over 2,200 teens by the NSPCC to mark Childline’s 40th anniversary.

It also found more than one in five young people (22%) are troubled by the state of the world and one-quarter (26%) said mental health was one of their top concerns.

How parents can support teens who are worried for the future

It can be difficult to know how to respond when your son or daughter reveals they’re worried for their future. You don’t want to dismiss what they’re saying or brush it off, but equally, you don’t want to add fuel to the fire. So, what’s the right reaction?

Dr Sasha Hall, a senior educational and child psychologist, urges parents to stay calm and don’t overreact or be dismissive.

She said common concerns among........

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