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How much time do you spend planning your outfit everyday?
 

 

How do you feel about eating meat?
On our home page until February 6, 2012
I love meat!
62%
I’m pretty impartial
22%
I’m a vegetarian
13%
I’m a vegan
1%
 

 

Do you believe that fortune-tellers can really tell the future?
On our home page until January 30, 2012
Not at all!
77%
Of course they can!
22%
 

 

Are women becoming too reliant on makeup?
On our home page until January 23, 2012
Definitely—you don’t need makeup to be beautiful!
76%
No, I think it’s normal
23%
 

 

Are movies becoming better or worse as time goes on?
On our home page until January 16, 2012
Worse
59%
Better
40%
 

 

Should Barack Obama win the next Presidential Election?
On our home page until January 9, 2012
No
59%
Yes
40%
 

 

Do you have a New Year’s Resolution?
On our home page until January 2, 2012
Yes
43%
No… I’m still thinking about it
34%
No
21%
 

 

If you could live anywhere in the world for a year, where would you live?
On our home page until December 26, 2011
Other
32%
London or Paris, please!
30%
New York City!
19%
Where no one has ever been before…
14%
Wherever my family wants to go
2%
 

 

Do cheaters ever win?
On our home page until December 19, 2011
No
53%
Yes
46%
 

 

Which is more important in your life?
On our home page until December 12, 2011
My family
39%
My interests (writing, painting, etc.)
21%
My religion
17%
My friends
13%
My work/schoolwork
9%
 

 

Will the world end in 2012?
On our home page until December 5, 2011
Not at all!
90%
Sadly, yes.
9%
 

 

Have you seen Breaking Dawn - Part 1?
On our home page until November 28, 2011
No, and I never will.
41%
Not yet, maybe I will over Thanksgiving break.
29%
Yes, I loved it!
21%
Yes, but I won't admit it.
7%
 

 

Do you miss any childhood television shows?
On our home page until November 21, 2011
Yes
91%
No
8%
 

 

What’s your dream job?
On our home page until November 3, 2011
writer
52%
actor
14%
singer
13%
artist
10%
CEO
9%
 

 

Is trading stock the same as gambling?
On our home page until October 27, 2011
yes
50%
no
50%
 

 

If you could speak any foreign language fluently, what would it be?
On our home page until October 20, 2011
French-bonjour!
30%
Spanish
25%
Other
23%
German
11%
Chinese
8%
 

 

Does laughing really make you live longer?
On our home page until October 13, 2011
I hope so...
51%
Yes!
43%
No
5%
 

 

Who do you think is to blame for the prevalence of childhood obesity in the US?
On our home page until October 6, 2011
Parents
58%
Fast-food companies like McDonalds, etc.
23%
The kids themselves
17%
 

 

Where do you like to do your homework?
On our home page until September 29, 2011
Near my computer
35%
Anywhere quiet
26%
I don't like to do my homework. . .
17%
In front of the television
10%
In the kitchen
9%
 

 

How many movies did you watch over the summer?
On our home page until September 22, 2011
10-12 (I was REALLY bored)
38%
4-6
26%
1-3
18%
7-9
16%
 

 

Are you a Mac or a PC?
On our home page until September 15, 2011
PC
53%
Mac
35%
Neither... those are for squares
11%
 

 

Are you sad to see summer end?
On our home page until September 8, 2011
It's bittersweet.
57%
Yes, summer's the best.
27%
No, I'm psyched to be back in school.
14%
 

 

Is being in a dating relationship a priority for you?
On our home page until August 29, 2011
It's not a priority, but if it happens, it happens
74%
No, I don't have time to date right now
15%
Yes, I like dating
9%
 

 

Do you, or will you, have a car in high school?
On our home page until August 22, 2011
Yes
51%
No
48%
 

 

Who is your favorite book supplier?
On our home page until August 15, 2011
Barnes and Noble
41%
library
24%
Borders
19%
Small and local stores
8%
online
5%
 

 

Do you judge books by their covers?
On our home page until August 8, 2011
iTunes
45%
CD
26%
Buy? yeah sure...
24%
other, pay for music services
3%
 

 

Is it considered uncool to be smart at your school?
On our home page until August 1, 2011
No
75%
Yes
24%
 

 

Do you have a summer job?
On our home page until July 25, 2011
No
75%
Yes
24%
 

 

If you had school on Saturdays, but longer summer break, would you do it?
On our home page until July 18, 2011
No
45%
Maybe, keep talking...
37%
Yes!
17%
 

 

How many hours per week do you spend on Facebook?
On our home page until July 11, 2011
5-8
56%
10-15
21%
20+(can we say, part time job?)
12%
15-25
10%
 

 

Would you read more if you had something more travel friendly like the ipad or Kindle?
On our home page until July 4, 2011
No
60%
Yes, I want to look cool while I read!
38%
 

 

Which social networking sites do you use most?
On our home page until June 27, 2011
Facebook
73%
Other(blogging, youtube, Oovoo)
23%
Twitter
3%
MySpace
0%
 

 

Do you drink either coffee or tea in the morning?
On our home page until June 20, 2011
Tea
57%
Coffee;(I need something to make the Odyssey more appealing)
42%
 

 

Is the media's stereotype of teens realistic?
On our home page until June 13, 2011
no
79%
yes
20%
 

 

Do you think shows like, 'Teen Mom' are making adolescents realize the real life implications of parenting?
On our home page until June 6, 2011
No
58%
Yes
41%
 

 

What do you think the drinking age should be?
On our home page until May 30, 2011
21
32%
18
31%
24
23%
16
11%
 

 

Even with the threat of skin cancer, is having a real tan still important for looking good?
On our home page until May 23, 2011
No, I'll stick to the fake bake!
56%
Yes
43%
 

 

Have you made an online purchase in the last month?
On our home page until May 16, 2011
No, I like the real experience...
81%
Yes, i'm addicted!
18%
 

 

Do violent video games affect people's behavior?
On our home page until May 5, 2011
Yes
72%
No
27%
 

 

Is lying ever ok?
On our home page until April 28, 2011
Yes, if its a white lie
44%
No, never
38%
Yes, if you can get away with it
17%
 

 

Have you published your writing or art on TeenInk.com?
On our home page until April 14, 2011
Yes
57%
I will soon!
21%
No
21%
 

 

What's your favorite house pet?
On our home page until March 24, 2011
Dog
55%
Cat
31%
Reptile
5%
Bird
4%
Rodent
3%
 

 

Do you plan on going to college?
On our home page until March 16, 2011
Yes, public school
57%
Yes, private school
34%
No
4%
Yes, online courses
2%
 

 

Does your school have a recycling program?
On our home page until March 9, 2011
Yes
69%
No
30%
 

 

How many hours per day do you use a computer?
On our home page until March 2, 2011
0-2
31%
2-4
29%
4-6
20%
8+
9%
6-8
9%
 

 

How many hours of sleep do you get every night?
On our home page until February 23, 2011
7-8
28%
6-7
27%
8+
20%
5-6
13%
<5
9%
 

 

Do you think Valentine's Day is overhyped by the media?
On our home page until February 16, 2011
Yes
81%
No
18%
 

 

Which social network do you use more?
On our home page until February 9, 2011
Facebook
94%
Twitter
5%
 

 

Did you get a flu shot this year?
On our home page until February 2, 2011
No
71%
Yes
28%
 

 

How many mobile devices do you have?
On our home page until January 26, 2011
1
50%
2
23%
3+
16%
 

 

If you could have a superpower what would it be?
On our home page until January 19, 2011
invisibility
49%
ability to fly
45%
super strength
5%
 

 

How many movies did you watch over the holiday break?
On our home page until January 12, 2011
3-5
35%
1-2
22%
6-10
18%
10+
18%
 

 

Do you have a New Year's resolution?
On our home page until January 5, 2011
Yes
59%
No
24%
No, but I will by the end of 2011!
16%
 

 

Do you have a good belly laugh every day?
On our home page until December 29, 2010
Yes
47%
No
31%
Not on Mondays
20%
 

 

How often do you eat dinner with your family?
On our home page until December 22, 2010
every evening
51%
a few times a week
27%
almost never
21%
 

 

Have you made an online purchase in the last month?
On our home page until December 15, 2010
No, I don't shop online.
51%
No, not yet
22%
Yes, more than one
16%
Yes, just one
9%
 

 

Should "community service" hours be required for graduation?
On our home page until December 8, 2010
Yes
51%
No
47%
 

 

What's your favorite Thanksgiving food?
On our home page until December 1, 2010
Mashed Potatoes
32%
Pumkin Pie
29%
Turkey
18%
Cranberry Sauce
11%
Gravy!
8%
 

 

How often do you eat fast food?
On our home page until November 24, 2010
once a month
30%
less than once a week
19%
once a week
18%
more than once a week
15%
never
15%
 

 

How much exercise do you get each day?
On our home page until November 17, 2010
1 hour or more
26%
less than 20 minutes
25%
20-30 minutes
25%
30-60 minutes
21%
 

 

Do you follow politics?
On our home page until November 10, 2010
Sometimes, depending on the issue
57%
No, I hate politics.
26%
Yes, I'm a political junkie.
14%
 

 

Are you afraid of the dark?
On our home page until November 3, 2010
No
52%
Yes
36%
only on Halloween
10%
 

 

Who do you want to be for Halloween?
On our home page until October 27, 2010
Witch or Wizard
25%
Movie or Rock Star
23%
Princess or Prince
18%
Superhero or villian
18%
Ghost or Ghoal
13%
 

 

Should school vacations days be scheduled on religious holidays?
On our home page until October 20, 2010
Yes
71%
No
28%
 

 

What is your favorite children's classic?
On our home page until October 13, 2010
Peter Pan
33%
Alice's Adventures in Wonderland
31%
The Secret Garden
24%
Treasure Island
5%
The Wind in the Willows
4%
 

 

Do you attend religious services?
On our home page until October 6, 2010
No
38%
Yes, every week
37%
Yes, on major holidays
10%
Yes, 2-3 times per month
9%
Yes, once a month
4%
 

 

Does your school have too much junk food for sale?
On our home page until September 29, 2010
No
53%
Yes
46%
 

 

Do you, or will you, have a car while in high school?
On our home page until September 22, 2010
Yes
59%
No
40%
 

 

Do you already miss your childhood years?
On our home page until September 15, 2010
Yes
83%
No
16%
 

 

What was the summer's best action movie?
On our home page until September 8, 2010
Iron Man 2
32%
Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time
28%
The A-Team
14%
The Last Airbender
13%
Robin Hood
11%
 

 

How many books have you read for fun this summer?
On our home page until September 1, 2010
6+
58%
1-2
17%
3-4
15%
4-5
8%
 

 

Do violent video games negatively affect people's behavior?
On our home page until August 25, 2010
Yes
64%
No
35%
 

 

Do you get more sleep in the summer?
On our home page until August 18, 2010
Yes
66%
No
33%
 

 

Are you attending camp this summer?
On our home page until August 11, 2010
No camp for me
58%
Yes, creative arts camp
13%
Yes, athletic/sports camp
12%
Yes, academic camp
8%
Yes, outdoor/nature camp
7%
 

 

Have you started your summer reading for school?
On our home page until August 4, 2010
Yes, I'm in good shape.
29%
Yes, I've finished!
29%
Yes, barely
21%
No, help!
19%
 

 

What's the most you're willing to spend (with your own money) on a single item of clothing?
On our home page until July 28, 2010
$10-$25
47%
$26-$50
26%
less than $10
12%
$76-$100
6%
$51-$75
6%
 

 

Are you bored during summer vacation?
On our home page until July 21, 2010
Yes
65%
No
34%
 

 

How do you celebrate the 4th of July?
On our home page until July 14, 2010
Watch Fireworks Live
45%
Picnic or Cookout with Family & Friends
31%
All of the above!
16%
Watch the Boston Pops on TV
3%
Watch or March in a Parade
2%
 

 

The release of Eclipse is here . . .
On our home page until July 7, 2010
I'm a fan and am going to see it in the theater, but can wait beyond release day.
31%
I'm so sick the Twlight Saga. I won't step foot in the theater to see it.
28%
It seemed like 6/30/10 would never come! I am going to see it on release day.
16%
Undecided about seeing it. What's the big deal about Team Edward vs. Team Jacob anyway.
13%
I can't wait to see it because I hate it!
9%
 

 

What was your favorite school subject this year?
On our home page until June 30, 2010
English
52%
Science
14%
Social Studies
13%
Math
11%
Forgein Language
8%
 

 

Where do you get most of your news?
On our home page until June 23, 2010
Internet
62%
TV
25%
Newspaper
7%
Magazine
4%
 

 

Should President Obama be blamed for the Gulf oil spill?
On our home page until June 16, 2010
No
81%
Yes
18%
 

 

What is your favorite book supplier?
On our home page until June 9, 2010
Barnes & Noble
41%
the library
23%
Borders
22%
small and local
8%
online
3%
 

 

Do you have a summer job?
On our home page until June 2, 2010
No, but need one
48%
No, I'm sleeping in!
22%
Yes, part-time
14%
Yes, internship/volunteer
9%
Yes, full-time
4%
 

 

Who should be the next American Idol?
On our home page until May 19, 2010
Crystal Bowersox
45%
Lee DeWyze
34%
Casey James
20%
 

 

What is your favorite kind of music?
On our home page until May 13, 2010
Rock
33%
Pop
19%
Rap/Hip-Hop
12%
Country
10%
Indie
10%
R&B
7%
Classical
4%
Jazz
1%
 

 

Do you plan to publish your writing or art someday?
On our home page until May 5, 2010
Yes
88%
No
11%
 

 

What's your favorite house pet?
On our home page until April 28, 2010
Dog
57%
Cat
30%
Reptile
5%
Bird
3%
Rodent
2%
 

 

What type of schooling do you do?
On our home page until April 16, 2010
Public School
75%
Private School
15%
Home School
6%
Unschool
1%
E-school
0%
Correspondence School
0%
 

 

Do you plan on going to college?
On our home page until April 8, 2010
Yes, to a 4-year public institution
54%
Yes, to a 4-year private institution
33%
No
5%
Yes, to a 2-year public institution
4%
Yes, to a 2-year private institution
1%
 

 

How would you have voted for the health care bill in the House?
On our home page until March 29, 2010
Nay!
53%
Yea!
46%
 

 

Is it uncool to be smart at your school?
On our home page until March 22, 2010
No
78%
Yes
21%
 

 

What's your favorite section in Teen Ink/TeenInk.com?
On our home page until March 15, 2010
Poetry
38%
Fiction
29%
Art/Photos
10%
Hot Topics
6%
Nonfiction
5%
Opinion
5%
College Guide
1%
Forums
1%
Summer Guide
0%
Reviews
0%
 

 

And the Oscar goes to . . .
On our home page until March 8, 2010
Avatar
36%
The Blind Side
21%
Up
15%
Inglourious Basterds
7%
Precious
6%
The Hurt Locker
4%
District 9
3%
Up in the Air
2%
An Education
1%
A Serious Man
0%
 

 

What is your favorite Winter Olympic sport?
On our home page until February 25, 2010
Figure Skating
43%
Snowboarding
31%
Skiing
10%
Hockey
7%
Speed Skating
6%
 

 

What will you do on Valentine's Day?
On our home page until February 17, 2010
Binge on candy
42%
Special date with boyfriend/girlfriend
17%
Watch romantic comedies
17%
Exchange cards with friends
17%
Slip a note to a secret crush
5%
 

 

How much time do you spend styling your hair?
On our home page until February 11, 2010
5 minutes
29%
10 minutes
21%
20+
17%
15 minutes
15%
 

 

Do you have your own computer?
On our home page until February 3, 2010
Yes, it's all mine.
50%
I share with family members.
45%
No, I use a school or library computer.
4%
 

 

How much time each day do you spend reading for pleasure?
On our home page until January 27, 2010
one to two hours
28%
three to four hours
27%
less than one hour
18%
two to three hours
13%
no time at all to read for pleasure :(
12%
 

 

How many extracurricular activities are you involved in?
On our home page until January 20, 2010
four or more
23%
two
21%
none
20%
one
18%
three
15%
 

 

What is the best fad of the decade?
On our home page until January 8, 2010
The iPhone
39%
UGG Boots
26%
Shopping Totes (no paper or plastic)
21%
Sudoku
8%
CROCS
4%
 

 

What movie do you want to see over the holiday break?
On our home page until December 29, 2009
Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakuel
29%
Sherlock Holmes
28%
Avatar
27%
Nine
9%
Imaginarium of Dr. Parnassus
4%
 

 

What is your favorite movie genre?
On our home page until December 21, 2009
Comedy
39%
Science Fiction/Fantasy
18%
Action/Adventure
16%
Drama
16%
Musical/Dance
8%
 

 

Do you support President Obama's decision to send 30,000 more troops into Afghanistan?
On our home page until December 11, 2009
No. It is time to pull out our US troops now.
42%
Yes. But, the timeline for withdrawal by the Summer of 2011 is not achievable.
16%
No. $30 billion in costs for the plan is too high in the current economic climate.
15%
Yes. The surge of troops will help shift responsibility for security to the Afghans within the 18 month timeline for withdrawal.
13%
No. The surge of troops will not help shift responsibility for security to the Afghans within the 18 month timeline for withdrawal.
10%
 

 

What is your favorite food served at Thanksgiving dinner?
On our home page until December 2, 2009
Pumpkin Pie
60%
Mashed Potatoes
18%
Stuffing
9%
Turkey
6%
Gravy!
5%
 

 

The release of New Moon is here . . .
On our home page until November 23, 2009
I'm a fan and am going to see it in the theater, but can wait beyond release day.
33%
I'm so sick the Twlight Saga. I won't step foot in the theater to see it.
31%
It seemed like November would never come! I am going to see it on release day.
19%
Undecided about seeing it. What's the big deal about Team Edward vs. Team Jacob anyway.
9%
I can't wait to see it because I hate it!
6%
 

 

What issue was most important to you in your local November election?
On our home page until November 20, 2009
No Clue: what local elections?
31%
Public School Budget: saving teachers, courses and programs, etc.
25%
Unemployment: creating local jobs.
24%
Change: eliminating incumbants and electing new public officials.
13%
Personality: think Obama vs. McCain.
5%
 

 

What do you plan to do or did you do on Halloween?
On our home page until November 4, 2009
Dress up and go Trick or Treating!
55%
Stay home to hand out candy to Trick or Treaters.
20%
Stay home, turn out the lights and avoid Swine Flu!
17%
Go Trick or Treating without dressing up.
5%
 

 

Where do you get your music?
On our home page until October 28, 2009
I download music from legal sources like iTunes.
44%
I buy CDs at a music store or online store.
30%
I download music from illegal file-sharing sites.
25%
 

 

What was your reaction upon hearing that President Obama won the Nobel Peace Prize?
On our home page until October 19, 2009
I don't think he deserved to win.
45%
It's great for the U.S. Hopefully he will live up to this award through his future actions.
33%
I was thrilled. He deserves it for his work so far.
12%
I don't care about stuff like this.
8%
 

 

What's your favorite section in Teen Ink/TeenInk.com?
On our home page until October 8, 2009
Poetry
40%
Fiction
25%
Art/Photos
10%
Movie, music, and book reviews
8%
Nonfiction
5%
College essays, articles, reviews
3%
Opinions
2%
Sports
2%
Other
2%
 

 

Which social networking site do you use?
On our home page until August 5, 2009
Facebook
42%
MySpace
17%
I use none of them
16%
I use most of them
11%
I mainly use sites not listed here
6%
Bebo
3%
Twitter
2%
 

 

What do you plan to do this summer?
On our home page until July 14, 2009
Hang out at the beach/pool
38%
Summer job
27%
Summer camp
15%
Travel the world
10%
Summer school
6%
 

 

Swine flu...
On our home page until July 2, 2009
The media is really hamming this up
60%
I feel bad for the pigs
24%
I'm afraid for humanity
8%
This little piggy's got it!
3%
This little piggy's school closed
2%
 

 

Who would you rather date?
On our home page until June 3, 2009
A human
42%
A vampire
33%
A faerie
12%
A werewolf
9%
A humane zombie
1%
 

 

Where do you stand politically?
On our home page until May 20, 2009
moderate
28%
liberal
25%
very liberal
17%
conservative
17%
very conservative
10%
 

 

Do you think you can make a difference in reducing greenhouse gasses?
On our home page until March 20, 2009
Yes, I try but don't do as much as I'd like.
62%
Yes, I always recycle, turn off lights, and write letters to politicians.
16%
No, I don't feel like what I can do matters enough to bother.
8%
No, greenhouse gasses aren't really a problem.
7%
Yeah, I hate greenhouses.
4%
 

 

If you could have a superpower, what would it be?
On our home page until February 27, 2009
Invisibility
23%
Flying
21%
Shape-shifting
18%
Other
18%
Breathing underwater
6%
Invincibility
6%
Super-strength
3%
X-ray vision
2%
 

 

What did you do for Valentine's Day?
On our home page until February 18, 2009
Binge on candy
28%
Wear black ? I don't observe Hallmark holidays
26%
Exchange cards with friends
19%
Special date with boyfriend/girlfriend
18%
Slip a note to my secret crush
7%
 

 

What's your favorite fantasy book series?
On our home page until February 12, 2009
The Twilight Saga
46%
Harry Potter
23%
other
14%
The Lord of the Rings
6%
The Chronicles of Narnia
5%
His Dark Materials
2%
The Dark Is Rising
0%
 

 

Do you watch R-rated movies?
On our home page until January 29, 2009
Yes, whenever I want.
49%
No, I choose not to.
19%
Yes, but only after getting permission.
19%
No, I'm not allowed.
11%
 

 

How many hours per day do you use a computer?
On our home page until January 23, 2009
One to three hours
38%
Three to five hours
27%
Five to eight hours
12%
Zero to one hour
11%
More than eight hours
10%
 

 

Do you use your cell phone during school?
On our home page until January 8, 2009
Never - they are not allowed in my school.
31%
Only between classes and at approved times.
30%
A lot - when my teacher isn't looking.
26%
Constantly.
11%
 

 

What percentage of reading assignments in English class do you enjoy?
On our home page until December 26, 2008
Most of them.
27%
Virtually all of them.
26%
Half of them.
17%
Just a few of them.
17%
None of them.
9%
 

 

Do you stifle your sneezes?
On our home page until December 19, 2008
Only when I'm in quiet places like a library or the theater.
50%
Yes - I don't even remember how to sneeze loudly.
25%
No - I let it out loud and proud!
24%
 

 

Do brand-name teen clothing stores have a negative effect on body image?
On our home page until December 12, 2008
Only on those who have low self-esteem already.
46%
Yes - shopping for clothes makes me feel bad about my body.
26%
No - I feel great when I shop for clothes.
26%
 

 



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August 2008
Do you think the U.S. can "win" the war in Iraq?      
Yes - 62%     No - 37%

July 2008
Do you believe there is a God?      
Yes - 46%     No - 53%



June 2008
Are you glad that Barack Obama won the Democratic nomination?      
Yes - 38%     No - 61%



January 2008
Do you get 7 or more hours of sleep every night?      
Yes - 44%     No - 66%



December 2007
Does your school have a recycling program?      
Yes - 67%     No - 33%



November 2007
In the current political climate, would you feel comfortable traveling abroad?      
Yes - 78%     No - 21%



October 2007
Do you know someone who was killed or injured in the war in Iraq?      
Yes - 63%     No - 36%



June 2007
In the current political climate, would you feel comfortable traveling abroad?      
Yes - 68%     No - 31%



April 2007
Is lying ever OK?      
Yes - 65%     No - 34%



January 2007
Do you know anyone in prison?      
Yes - 46%     No - 53%



January 2006
School is a full-time job, should teens also have a paying job?      
Yes - 77%     No - 23%

November 2005
Do you think there was ever life on Mars?      
Yes - 53%     No - 47%

October 2005
Adults always say “When you get out in the real world you'll ... ” Do you feel like you're already IN the real world?      
Yes - 71%     No - 29%

August 2005
Do you have one or more grandparents in a nursing home?      
Yes - 14%     No - 86%

July 2005
Do you know someone who was killed or injured in the war in Iraq?      
Yes - 18%     No - 82%

June 2005
Do violent video games affect people's behavior?      
Yes - 66%     No - 34%

May 2005
Would you join any branch of the Armed Services?      
Yes - 32%     No - 68%

April 2005
Is being in a dating relationship a priority for you?      
Yes - 36%     No - 64%


Does reading a book for a school assignment ruin it for you?      
Yes - 58%     No - 42%

March 2005
Is high-school popularity is a good indicator of future success in life?      
Yes - 23%     No - 77%


Do you already miss your “childhood” years?      
Yes - 74%     No - 26%

February 2005
Do you think Valentine’s Day is overhyped by the media?      
Yes - 70%     No - 30%

January 2005
Should scholarships be strictly need-based as opposed to merit-based?      
Yes - 28%     No - 72%

December 2004
Should more public funds go to helping the homeless?      
Yes - 81%     No - 19%

October 2004
Is the UN still an effective organization for dealing with terrorism and world conflict?      
Yes - 42%     No - 58%

September 2004
Have you ever attended a political campaign gathering or political speech?      
Yes - 27%     No - 72%

Do you get most of your news from the Internet?      
Yes - 52%     No - 48%

Do you get most of your news from TV?      
Yes - 59%     No - 41%

August 2004
Do you download music from the Internet?      
Yes - 53%     No - 46%

July 2004
Do you already have an iPod or do you plan to get one soon?      
Yes - 26%     No - 73%

Do you, or will you, have a car while in high school?      
Yes - 66%     No - 33%

June 2004
Do you have a credit card, ATM card or debit card?      
Yes - 34%     No - 65%

Do you think the image of Ronald Reagan should appear on U.S. currency?      
Yes - 52%     No - 48%

If you could vote in this year's presidential election, would you actually vote?      
Yes - 75%     No - 24%

May 2004
In terms of Homeland Security, do you feel safer now than you did just after the 9/11 attacks?      
Yes - 35%     No - 65%

Do you think America is a more united nation than it was before the 9/11 attacks?      
Yes - 50%     No - 50%

Is it considered "uncool" to be smart at your school?      
Yes - 34%     No - 66%

Do you object to corporate naming of stadiums, ball parks, arenas, etc?      
Yes - 55%     No - 45%


April 2004
The Pentagon has forbidden the taking of photos of American soldiers' caskets coming home from Iraq. Do you agree with this policy?      
Yes - 40%     No - 60%

Only four states require students to take a course covering personal finance in order to graduate (National Council on Economic Education). Most seniors graduate not knowing the best way to save, handle credit, plan for retirement, apply for a car loan or buy a house. So, should schools offer personal finance classes to teach these skills?      
Yes - 92%     No - 8%

A year later, do you think the invasion of Iraq was a good decision?      
Yes - 37%     No - 62%


March 2004
Do you pay attention to politics?      
Yes - 49%     No - 51%


February 2004
Do you consider yourself physically fit?      
Yes - 50%     No - 49%


January 2004
Do you think Saddam Hussein should get the death penalty?      
Yes - 72%     No - 28%


December 2003
Do you own a cell phone?      
Yes - 61%     No - 38%


November 2003
Do you have a pet?      
Yes - 79%     No - 21%
Are you following the presidential campaign yet?      
Yes - 23%     No - 77%
Do you enjoy classical music?      
Yes - 50%     No - 50%
Have you been outside the US?      
Yes - 71%     No - 29%

October 2003
Do you think Saddam Hussein has ties to Al Qaeda?      
Yes - 64%     No - 36%
Which do you like better red or green? Yes for red, no for green?      
Yes - 52%     No - 48%
Does your school ban certain clothing?      
Yes - 70%     No - 30%

September 2003
Are you looking forward to using video phones if they catch on?      
Yes - 61%     No - 39%
Has your computer been infected with a virus in the past 6 months?      
Yes - 37%     No - 63%
At the end of the summer do you look forward to the new school year?      
Yes - 41%     No - 59%

August 2003
Did you lose power during the big blackout?      
Yes - 30%     No - 70%
If you could vote would you vote for Arnold Schwarzenegger?      
Probably - 42%     Probably not - 58%
If a movie you wanted to see got a bad review would you go see it anyway? Probably - 79%     Probably not - 21%

July 2003
Do you like to dance?      
Yes - 82%     No - 18%
Have you ever been drunk at a party?      
Yes - 30%     No - 70%
Do you watch any shows on The-N Network?      
Yes - 40%     No - 60%
Are you on a diet to lose weight?      
Yes - 48%     No - 52%

June 2003
Do you drink either coffee or tea in the morning?      
Yes - 72%     No - 28%
Do you have a good belly laugh every day?      
Yes - 59%     No - 41%
Do you attend a religious service at least twice a month?      
Yes - 62%     No - 38%

May 2003
Are you worried about the increased terror threat level?      
Yes - 33%     No - 67%
Are you worried about SARS?      
Yes - 23%     No - 77%

April 2003
Is there a gun in your home?      
Yes - 34%     No - 66%
Do you still enjoy "reality" TV shows?      
Yes - 52%     No - 48%
Are there eternal truths?      
Yes - 89%     No - 11%
Did you or anyone you know pull an April Fool's Day prank?      
Yes - 64%     No - 36%

March 2003
Has the war changed your daily life?      
Yes - 38%     No - 62%
Have you made an online purchase in the last two months?      
Yes - 28%     No - 71%
Do you mind the commercials shown at the movies before they start?      
Yes - 37%     No - 63%

February 2003
Who did you want Joe Millionaire to pick? Yes for Sara or No for Zora.      
Yes - 32%     No - 68%

Will you be traveling to a vacation spot for Spring vacation?      
Yes - 42%     No - 58%

Were you satisfied with President Bush's State of the Union speech?      
Yes - 46%     No - 54%

January 2003
Do you feel that your school is taking positive steps to combat racism?      
Yes - 34%     No - 66%
More and more states are using a standardized test for the high school graduation requirement. Do you feel this is a positive step for increasing the general education level of high school graduates?      
Yes - 37%     No - 63%

December 2002
U.S. retailers in general, with the exception of Wal-Mart are having a harder time thisholiday season getting shoppers in their stores. Are you spending less than you were a year ago?      
Yes - 46%     No - 54%
Would you feel comfortable studying abroad?      Yes - 65%     No - 35%

November 2002
The USDA recently released a set of standards for labeling organic foods. Do you feel that organic foods are significantly healthier for you??      Yes - 54%     No - 46%

October 2002
Has having a job helped you learn better time management skills?      Yes - 74%     No - 26%
Should smoking be banned from all indoor public places?      Yes - 82%     No - 18%
Would you prefer a four-day school week with slightly longer hours over the traditional five-day week?      Yes - 55%     No - 45%

September 2002
Should the US invade Iraq?      Yes - 51%     No - 49%
Do you eat fast food more than twice a week?      Yes - 41%     No - 59%
Does Saddam Hussein's regime pose such an imminent threat that the US should invade Iraq?      Yes - 55%     No - 45%

August 2002
Is there too much junk food available for sale at your school?      Yes - 56%     No - 44%
Is the formation of President Bush's proposed Homeland Security Department necessary?      Yes - 58%     No - 42%

July 2002
More than 90% of the world's 37.1 million HIV-infected people live in developing countries. Within a decade, the average life expectancy in Botswana is expected to drop to only 26.7 years.
Should pharmaceutical companies release patents to manufacturers in poor countries so they can produce inexpensive generic versions of AIDS medicines? (statistics according to U.S. Agency for International development)      Yes - 82%     No - 17%
Do you agree with the ruling that the Pledge of Allegiance, as currently written, is unconstitutional and should not be recited in schools?      Yes - 30%     No - 69%

June 2002
Is your wardrobe inspired by what celebrities wear?      Yes - 21%     No - 78%
Do you agree with FBI Director Robert Mueller when he says that "Walk-in suicide bombers ... will hit the United States"?      Yes - 58%     No - 41%

May 2002
Should teachers be asked to follow a dress code as well as students?      Yes - 72%     No - 28%

April 2002
Have you been following recent developments regarding the conflict in the Middle East?      Yes - 54%     No - 46%
Does Political Correctness limit Freedom of Speech?      Yes - 67%     No - 33%
The one-night extravaganza known as Prom has turned into a $2.75 billion market (abcnews.com). Will your prom cost you more than $400?      Yes - 46%     No - 54%

March 2002
Recently a 13-year-old girl was hit in the head and killed by a hockey puck at an NHL game. Should the plexiglass shield at games be raised to more than its current eight-foot height?
     Yes - 83%     No - 17%
Is the presence of crowds visiting Ground Zero disrespectful to the memories of those who died there?      Yes - 31%     No - 68%

February 2002
Does your school fund sports programs more than the arts?      Yes - 80%     No - 20%
Do you find it offensive that, for these Olympics, the men's downhill course is called "Grizzly" but the women's downhill course, on the same mountain, is called "Wildflower?"      Yes - 40%     No - 60%
Should "volunteer service" hours be required for graduation?      Yes - 60%     No - 40%

January 2002
A father is currently on trial for killing another over a disputed call at their sons' hockey game. Have you witnessed violence among spectators at a sporting event?      Yes - 36%     No - 63%

December 2001
Should animal testing be done for nonmedical reasons (ie., beauty products)?      Yes - 21%     No - 78%

November 2001
Have the terrorist attacks and/or threat changed your Thanksgiving travel plans?      Yes - 18%     No - 81%
Recent test results show only 1 in 5 high school seniors has a solid grasp of science and only half know the basics (CNN). Does your school focus on science enough?      Yes - 59%     No - 41%

October 2001
Do your parents have enough vacation time?      Yes - 64%     No - 35%
WIll there be further terrorist attacks in the United States?      Yes - 81%     No - 18%
Are laws restricting teens - such as those dictating voting/driving age, work hours and movie admission - age discrimination?      Yes - 80%     No - 19%

September 2001
Do school uniforms positively affect self-esteem?     Yes - 30%     No - 69%
Should those under 18 be tried in juvenile court regardless of their crime?     Yes - 51%     No - 48%

July 2001
Have you read more than two books for fun this summer?     Yes - 64%     No - 35%
Do you agree with Beijing getting the 2008 Olympic Games?     Yes - 45%     No - 54%
Even with the threat of skin cancer, is having a tan still important for looking good?     Yes - 48%     No - 52%

June 2001
Has the downturn in the economy affected your family?     Yes - 41%     No - 59%
Do you plan to get a job this summer?     Yes - 45%     No - 55%
Should the drinking age be lowered to 18?     Yes - 44%     No - 55%

May 2001
Should teachers' pay be based on students' standardized test results?     Yes - 48%     No - 51%
Are chain stores taking over your town?     Yes - 45%     No - 60%
Are sports teams given preference over academic clubs at your school?      Yes - 73%     No - 27%

April 2001
Should athletes on school teams be required to take gym?     Yes - 57%     No - 43%
Should the public be told if a food is genetically modified?     Yes - 78%     No - 21%
Do you approve of President Bush's handling of the U.S.-China plane crash?     Yes - 26%     No - 74%



March 2001
Should passing a standardized test be a graduation requirement?     Yes - 36%     No - 64%
Are there enough "famous" female role models?     Yes - 25%     No - 75%
Should Beijing host the 2008 Summer Olympics despite China's human rights violations?
     Yes - 43%     No - 57%



February 2001
Do baseball players make too much money?     Yes - 71%     No - 28%
Is Valentine's Day a big deal for you?     Yes - 47%     No - 53%
Are you an organ donor?     Yes - 56%     No - 43%



January 2001
Is reality TV real?     Yes - 34%     No - 65%
Do baseball players make too much money?     Yes - 71%     No - 28%
Did you do any holiday shopping online?     Yes - 14%     No - 86%


December 2000
Has this election made you more or less interested in politics?     Yes - 85%     No - 14%
Is Napster fair to artists?     Yes - 68%     No - 31%
Do adults underestimate teens?     Yes - 89%     No - 52%

November 2000
Do you have Internet access at school?     Yes - 73%     No - 14%
Do holidays mean more to you than just a day off?     Yes - 73%     No - 26%
Has the media fairly represented the two main presidential candidates?     Yes - 60%     No - 40%

October 2000
If the election were today, who would you vote for?     Bush - 50%     Gore - 49%
Did you watch the Olympics?     Yes - 54%     No - 46% Does the entertainment industry promote violence?     Yes - 65%     No - 35%


September 2000
Have you seen poor sportsmanship at school sporting events?     Yes - 81%     No - 53%
Should freshmen have peert mentots to help adjust to high school?     Yes - 50%     No - 50%
Are your classes too large?     Yes - 52%     No - 47%

June 2000
Should prescription drugs be advertised on TV?     Yes - 47%     No - 53%
Should a dress code be required for public schools?     Yes - 80%     No - 20%
Do you drink milk every day?     Yes - 38%     No - 62%

May 2000
Should drunk drivers who kill face the death penalty?     Yes - 65%     No - 35%
Should the food industry have to indicate if a product has been genetically modified?     Yes - 76%     No - 24%
Are you active in environmental causes?     Yes - 45%     No - 55%

April 2000
Have increased gas prices limited you or your family's driving     Yes - 34%     No - 66%
Do you have a pet?     Yes - 75%     No - 25%
Do you have a favorite radio station?     Yes - 79%     No - 21%

March 2000
Should there be an official third political party?     Yes - 58%     No - 42%
Are movies generally worth the price of admission?     Yes - 25%     No - 75%
Should schools censor Internet access?     Yes - 51%     No - 49%

February 2000
Should the Pledge of Allegiance be said in schools?     Yes - 35%     No - 35%
Should Elian Gonzalez be returned to Cuba?     Yes - 27%     No - 73%
Should all guns be registered?     Yes - 66%     No - 34%

January 2000
Should backpacks be allowed in school?     Yes - 86%     No - 14%
Do you think Social Security will exist when you retire?     Yes - 43%     No - 57%
Can boys and girls be just best friends?     Yes - 73%     No - 27%

December 1999
Should schools have an open-campus policy?     Yes - 70%     No - 30%
Do you drink coffee?     Yes - 49%     No - 51%
Is MTV an important part of your life?     Yes - 60%     No - 40%

November 1999
Should scientists revive extinct species with cloning?     Yes - 46%     No - 54%
Should schools have a dress code?     Yes - 19%     No - 81%
Do you recycle?     Yes - 70%     No - 30%

October 1999
Should participatiom in a least one season of sports be required?     Yes - 30%     No - 70%
Are you worried about the Y2K problem?     Yes - 28%     No - 72%
Have you found factual errors in your textbooks?     Yes - 64%     No - 36%

September 1999
Do you eat breakfast?     Yes - 47%     No - 53%
Should four years of math be required for high school graduation?     Yes - 57%     No - 62%
Do celebrities get too much attention in the media?     Yes - 54%     No - 46%

June 1999
Should prescription drugs be advertised on TV?     Yes - 47%     No - 53%
Should a dress code be required for public schools?     Yes - 80%     No - 20%
Do you drink milk every day?     Yes - 38%     No - 62%

May 1999
Do you worry that the high school tragedy in Colorado could happen at your school? 
     Yes - 56%     No - 44%
Do proms cost too much?     Yes - 92%     No - 8%
Are you concerned about U.S> involvement in Kosovo?     Yes - 42%     No - 58%

April 1999
Do you believe in capital punishment?     Yes - 65%     No - 35%
Do you play combat video games?     Yes - 36%     No - 64%
Would you vote for a woman for President?     Yes - 54%     No - 46%

March 1999
Do you regularly read a daily newspaper?     Yes - 47%     No - 53%
Would you trade a longer school day for no homework?     Yes - 38%     No - 62%
Are you worried about terrorism in the U.S.?     Yes - 87%     No - 13%

February 1999
Have you visited a foreign country?     Yes - 51%     No - 49%
Should all teachers be given competency tests?     Yes - 82%     No - 18%
Has the impeachment process been discussed in any of your classes?     Yes - 66%     No - 34%

January 1999
Do you think we should have bombed Iraq?     Yes - 57%     No - 43%
Do teens get enough sleep?     Yes - 18%     No - 82%
Should Puerto Rico become the 51st state?     Yes - 31%     No - 69%

December 1998
Did you take, or do you plan to take SAT Prep classes?     Yes - 66%     No - 34%
Do you care about the NBA strike?     Yes - 25%     No - 75%
Do you like your parents to attend your activities or recitals?     Yes - 72%     No - 28%

November 1998
Did you follow John Glenn's space mission?     Yes - 67%     No - 33%
Do you think guys are more likely to ask girls out than vice versa?     Yes - 63%     No - 37%
Do you find "South Park" offensive?     Yes - 46%     No - 54%

October 1998
Do you think sexism exists in your school?     Yes - 67%     No - 33%
Do you use the Internet regularly?     Yes - 63%      37%
Should the voting age be lowered?     Yes - 46%     No - 54%

September 1998
Is the media's stereotype of teens realistic?     Yes - 35%     No - 65%
Is violence a problem in your school?     Yes - 32%     No - 68%
Do you eat dinner with your family more than 3 times a week?     Yes - 46%     No - 54%





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