Cell Phones
1982: What?
2012: 3 out of every 4 teens has a cellphone
Marijuana Use
1982: 30% of teens
2012: 20% of teens
Driving
1982: 52% of kids 15-17 had their driver's license
2012: 43% of kids 15-17 had their driver's license
Graduation Rate
1982: 77.5% of high school students graduated
2012: 72% of high school students graduate
Diversity
1982: 79% white, 11.6% black, 6.3% hispanic, 1.3% Asian
2012: 54% white, 21.5% hispanic, 17% black, 5% Asian, 1.2% Native Americans
College Plans
1982: 58.3% go to college, 35.4% work full time, 6.3% other
2012: 79.2% go to college, 18.7% work full time, 2.1% other
Top Foreign Languages
1982: 18% Spanish, 9.2% French, 2.5% German
2012: 30% Spanish, 8% French, 2.1% German
Sex and Safety
1982: 55% of kids use contraception during their first sexual experience
2012: 81.5% of kids use contraception during their first sexual experience