Teens Feeling More Proud To Be American.

Nearly 100% of teens agreed that they are more proud to be an American now, according to an online survey of 512 youths who are among Seventeen’s Trendcasters.

“Our data indicates that the response will be overwhelming to Education Secretary Rod Paige’s call for the nation’s students to simultaneously recite the Pledge of Allegiance on Friday,” said Cooper. “Patriotism is “in” for teens.”

The survey was conducted from Sept. 28 to Oct. 9, during which the United States launched its counteroffensive against terrorists in Afghanistan. The Seventeen Trendcasters were asked to “agree” or “disagree” with a series of statements regarding the World Trade Center and Pentagon attacks.

Asked whether they were “more afraid to be in public places with large crowds,” three out of four said no while a mere 6% of the Trendcasters respondents strongly agreed. An overwhelming 93% believe that America will remain powerful despite the Sept. 11 attacks on the World Trade Center and Pentagon.

The findings about teens’ willingness to frequent public places like shopping malls and movie theaters is significant given the overall concern expressed by the respondents. Fully 81% agreed they “are afraid of being at war.” And 83% agreed with the statement “I am afraid of more terrorist attacks.” Among other Trendcasters responses:

83% agreed that they are “more concerned about my friends and family members who may be drafted into the armed forces or called to active duty.”

Just under half (49%) of the respondents said they are more reluctant to fly, while 25% disagreed strongly. An overwhelming 85% said they are “more concerned about current events today.”

Presented with the statement, “I think my friends view Arab Americans more negatively today,” 42% agreed and 46% disagreed.
About Seventeen Seventeen is the largest monthly beauty/fashion magazine in the world written for young women, 12-24 years old. Seventeen reaches 84% of all female teens per year and boasts a monthly U.S. readership of 14 million.

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