Teenagers are often too rebellious, too concerned about peer pressure, or too lazy to take part in activities out of school, according to Government-backed research. The report, Positive Activities: Qualitative Research with Young People, investigated barriers to young people's participation in organised activities. It found that, although they regard them as a good thing, they are held back from taking part because they don't know what is on offer. This complaint about lack of information was also echoed by parents.
Key barriers to participation in organised activities (in approximate order of importance) were found to be:
- Low awareness of available activities locally
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