Here in the U.S., as teenagers we spend much of our time with friends. We are constantly on the internet, on the phone or at a friend's house. Many people are " together." Meaning that we date each other, we do things such as go to movies, dances and hang out after school. Dating isn't viewed as a serious relationship although some people make it romantic. Are your friends a high priority in your lives? How do you spend time with them? What is the relationship between boys and girls? Do teens date?

-- Anonymous, March 11, 2001