Twenty years ago teenagers were quite different from today, and Best Educational Degrees breaks down all categories to show the differences in teens from 1982 versus 2012.
Nowadays, the average teen walks around texting with a cell phone while listening to Katy Perry on the iPod. Rewind 20 years and teens would have been raving about E.T. and changing their cassettes from The Blackhearts to Olivia Newton-John.
The Best Educational Degrees infographic shows information comparing teenager’s education, taste in movies, career aspirations, marijuana use, sex and safety, diversity and more. In 1982, only 55% of kids used contraception versus today’s 81.5%, which means sex education in schools has paid off in the long run.
Teenager Comparison Infographics
Best Educational Degrees Compares Kids from 1982 and 2012
Trend Themes
1. Teenager Evolution - Analyzing the changes in teenagers' behavior, preferences, and and decision-making over decades.
2. Education Comparison - Comparing the educational system and outcomes of different years to idenitfy improvements and drawbacks.
3. Social Progression - Analyzing how societal changes have impacted teenagers' perception of sensitive subjects like sex, drugs, and race.
Industry Implications
1. Education - Opportunity to revamp curriculums and teaching strategies for better student outcomes.
2. Market Research - Opportunity to gain insights on consumer evolution across different generations and demographics.
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