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That's the debate in the article body. Less hedonistic meaning they are having less sex and so fewer unintended and teenage pregnancies, less drinking and drug
by a_humean 9y ago
That's the debate in the article body.
Less hedonistic meaning they are having less sex and so fewer unintended and teenage pregnancies, less drinking and drugs and so less violence and anti-social behavior, better relations with the parents and in particular their fathers, and more pursuing further education.
Basically every metric of bad behavior that used to be a cause of concern for 80s and 90s teenagers is across the board at record lows for the current generation of teenagers.
Downside is they are more likely to be depressed, stressed, sexless and lonely with weak connections to their age peers.
- gtt 9y agoI don't think drinking less and doing less drugs makes you more depressed, stressed, sexless and lonely. I think the reverse is true with possible exception of loneliness, but you are better off without the type of company booze and drugs provide.
- mantas 9y agoIf company sans booze and drugs exist. Online gaming doesn't count as company.
- dsfyu404ed 9y agoBooze and drugs are often social activities. If everyone's busy there's less time to go get high with your friends.
- darepublic 9y agoMore social isolation could lead to both less drugs and sex. Less drugs is probably good but if it is only because people are becoming depressed shut-ins, that's bad