Being a teen today is not easy. In order to measure how hard it is, Time magazine surveyed 501 American teens. The Junior Herald asked similar questions to 500 Korean teens.

The surveys began with questions about the current state of the nation. Forty-six percent of American teens said that their country will become worse than now. Only 22 percent said it will be better.

Korean teens, though, were more optimistic. Thirty-seven percent said Korea will be a better place. Thirty-four percent said Korea has many political, economical and environmental problems.

"In today's films and soap operas, teens are often portrayed as troublemakers," said survey respondent Ahn Ji-eun. "But my friends and I have no problems getting along with our parents."

The teens were also asked about personal relationships. Twenty-five percent of American teens said they are in a relationship. Eighteen percent of Korean teens said they are in a relationship.

Nearly 60 percent of Korean teens said they are open to dating, while 37 percent said it is too early to date. Sixty-three percent of American teens agreed that it is too early to date.

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