STEED I don't know what part of the UK you are in but aren't you exagerrating a little bit re locked doors.. I do agree that teenagers are more foul mouthed and rude even compared to when I was a teenager and that is only about 12 years ago.
I think studies like this shouldn't be reported as it is now another excuse amongst young people to behave how they like regardless. We are living in the "it's not my fault I can't help it" generation.
Even in Russia I'd say teens still respect elder people. Of all the countries I have visited I think UK people are the most selfish and consumerist even more so than in the US. In fact all though people might not believe me I find US teenagers on the whole polite and respectful to their elders, more so than here.
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