data suggests that teens

Interestingly, data suggests that teens today may not be so easily tempted by the sex, drugs and rock 'n' roll of years before, but their generally more open-minded attitude will still be evident in many other areas of their lives, such as their fascination with new technology. Teens' dogged pursuit of their own interests – and their disregard for authority – can even help to fuel technological, social and political change. "You have a new generation that's going to explore boundaries – you have a great deal of inventiveness and adventurousness and creativity," says Apter.