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  1. France’s other schools problem – the teens violently smashing up their old primaries: ‘They think it’s not worthy of respect – so they trash it’
    By Phil Hoad

    The phenomenon of pupils wrecking equipment and setting fire to classrooms predates the current crisis. Is it rooted in poverty, social media peer pressure – or just plain boredom?

    theguardian.com/world/2026/oct

    #France #Schools #Education #Europe #Worldnews #Youngpeople #Children #Socialexclusion #Society #TheGuardian #PhilHoad

  2. The moment I knew: We were babysitting my younger siblings and he wore a tutu to make them laugh
    By Sarah Maloney

    When Sarah Maloney’s primary school crush danced back into her life, she braced for a ‘teenage whirlwind romance’. Then one night, she realised they were both all in

    theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2

    #Australianlifestyle #Relationships #Youngpeople #Dating #TheGuardian #SarahMaloney

  3. Understanding mental health through listening and sharing

    The second day of the conference, “A Healing Presence: The Church’s Call to Mental Health Ministry,” reflects on…
    #Italy #Europe #Europa #EU #Rome #CatholicChurch #Conference #medicine&health #youngpeople
    europesays.com/italy/54573/

  4. Angry French students take to the streets. British students don’t – and I think I know why | Kitty Sayers
    By Kitty Sayers

    I grew up in France, where all children are taught about the revolutionary roots of their nation and what the state owes its citizens. The lessons leave their mark

    theguardian.com/commentisfree/

    #France #Protest #Youngpeople #Europe #Students #Education #TheGuardian #KittySayers

  5. 'FishTok' trend creates fishing boom among young Victorians
    By Harrison Tippet

    The state's peak recreational fishing body says an increase in young Victorians taking up fishing has been "incredible" but is questioning why the government cancelled a program that may have led to the uptake.

    abc.net.au/news/2026-10-10/-fi

    #FishingandAquacultureIndustry #YoungPeople #HarrisonTippet

  6. Reuters: Florida asks court to force Meta to change Facebook, Instagram for teens. “Florida ​asked a state judge on Wednesday to order changes to Instagram and Facebook to better ‌protect young users, pressing ahead with a lawsuit accusing parent Meta Platforms of harming teens after most states resolved similar claims through a sweeping settlement.”

    https://rbfirehose.com/2026/10/09/reuters-florida-asks-court-to-force-meta-to-change-facebook-instagram-for-teens/
  7. Council support to help hundreds of Croydon children thrive

    Croydon Council has helped hundreds of children and young people through targeted support designed to ease financial pressures…
    #London #Britain #UnitedKingdom #UK #GB #England #Headlines #News #Europe #EU #Croydon #children #community #CroydonCouncil #Housing #wellbeing #youngpeople
    europesays.com/gbr/london/3701

  8. You have a higher chance of getting cancer at a younger age than your parents. So what went wrong? | Devi Sridhar
    By Devi Sridhar

    Some change in our lifestyles and environments over a generation has caused this increased risk. What, exactly, is a mystery

    theguardian.com/commentisfree/

    #Cancer #Youngpeople #Society #Health #Obesity #Cancerresearch #Medicalresearch #Science #TheGuardian #DeviSridhar

  9. No ‘snowflakes’: mental health review says today’s youth have it harder and harms are real
    By Patrick Butler Social policy editor

    Peter Fonagy lauds courage of young people and warns of consequences of rising prevalence of mental illness

    theguardian.com/society/2026/o

    #Youngpeople #Mentalhealth #Anxiety #Depression #Attentiondeficithyperactivitydisorder #Autism #NHS #Health #Society #UKnews #TheGuardian #PatrickButlerSocialpolicyeditor

  10. More young men than ever are gambling, but not to win
    By Madigan Landry and Neve Brissenden

    On a Friday night in a pub during the footy finals, the ABC asked every table if they had a bet on; all but one did. Experts say it's a red flag against the government's limited gambling reforms.

    abc.net.au/news/2026-10-09/gam

    #Gambling #YoungPeople #SocialMedia #FederalGovernment #MadiganLandry #NeveBrissenden

  11. Legal rights must be retained for children with special educational needs | Letters
    By Guardian Staff

    Campaigners and Send parents including Chris Packham, Carrie Grant and Sally Phillips urge ministers to work with families and organisations to preserve individual provision and improve accountability in the system

    theguardian.com/education/2026

    #Specialeducationalneeds #Educationpolicy #Education #Children #Youngpeople #Teaching #Primaryschools #Secondaryschools #Labour #LucyPowell #Politics #Law #UKnews #DepartmentforEducation #TheGuardian #GuardianStaff

  12. Reuters: OpenAI says teens use ChatGPT for under 15 minutes a day as worries over risks grow. “Teens spend under 15 minutes a day on average on ChatGPT, while less than 2% of them interact with the chatbot for over three straight hours, OpenAI ​said, as technology companies face scrutiny over the risks AI chatbots pose to children. Sam Altman’s ‌AI company released the figures in its first […]

    https://rbfirehose.com/2026/10/08/reuters-openai-says-teens-use-chatgpt-for-under-15-minutes-a-day-as-worries-over-risks-grow/
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