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Show QUIZ Do You Understand reen Agers? (Perhaps some of By SHIRLEY SLOAN FADER the current commotion about teen-ag- e problems could be alleviated, at least in part, if more of us had the facts. middle-of-the-ro- Many commonly accepted beliefs about prove to be incorrect when teen-age- rs scientific studies are made and history is consulted. The following true-falquiz provides information that contributes toward a better understanding of the se "teen-ager- around you. s too, will find the quiz helpful in learning more about themselves and their friends. 1. The college rebellions of the last few years indicate that this generation thinks differently from those of the past. who 2. American teen-ageattend college frequently move from conservative or political far-left or liberattitudes to al attitudes. 3. like today's students, young people of the past also rebelled against the Establishment. 4. 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A recent national surof the vey revealed that 66 students polled regarded themselves as conservatives or middle-of-t- he-roaders ad - portion of who teen-age- rs smoke cigarettes. 7. True. Also, the question of whether or not the parsmoke is ents of a teen-aga contributing factor in the attitude toward 's smoking. When the parents smoke, there is a strong likelihood their teen-agwill smoke, too. 8. True. When 250,(XXK freshmen were surveyed atj i 390 colleges, their first: choice of a career was thai er teen-ager- er of secondary schoolteacher A large number expressed interest in careers in soci ology and social work. 9. False. A national surve showed that 60 of collegf freshmen believe college adi ministrators have been tc4 lenient in dealing with cam pus disturbances and campu rs 9. first entered college. Now of the same stuonly 31 dents believe in the conservative or philosophy. The others list themselves as either liberals or leftists. 3. True. In 1922 the renowned philosopher, George Santayana, wrote that college students "all proclaim their disgust with the present state of things in America. They denounce the Constitution of the United States, the churches, the colleges, the press . . . they are against everything but what are they for? I have not been able to discover." 4. False. The proportion of students who are involved in political activities today is decidedly less than during the 1930s. 5. True. Their second and third concerns are: a change in the political structure and racial equality. 6. False. A recent national survey for the Federal Government reveals that since 1968 there- has been a marked increase in the pro when they protestors. 10. False. American teer agers this year are expecte to spend a total of $21 billio as compared to $11 billio in 1965. They have c means to put a great deal money into causes that iij terest them if they choose. |