Today’s teenagers are navigating a landscape that feels uniquely daunting. The pressures are piling up - social media, family structures shaken by record divorce rates, parents’ financial uncertainty, climate fears, and an education system that’s more competitive than ever. For parents watching their kids grow up in this environment, it’s hard not to wonder: Are teens managing to find joy, or are they just treading water?

To get a clearer picture, Mission Prep surveyed 3,012 parents of adolescents across the country. They asked a straightforward question:

“On a scale of 1 to 10, how happy is your teen?”

The result is a 'Happiness Index Ranking' - a revealing look at where America’s teenagers are thriving and where they’re struggling most.

The findings suggest that happiness isn’t e

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