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(CNN) A group of teens and more than a hundred supporters staged a «lie - in» outside the White House on Presidents Day to pressure lawmakers to pass tougher gun laws.

Teens might feel pressure to take on more responsibility than they should at this age.

Just like our younger kiddos, teens these days are under more pressure than ever.

They found that nearly 25 percent of children and teens who had their blood pressure checked by their primary care doctor had readings in the high range, but less than half of those readings were confirmed when their blood pressure was checked again.

A study reported in the Archives of Family Medicine found that kids who regularly sit down with their families for an evening meal make wiser food choices, eat more vegetables, and get more nutrients than those who do not.2 For older children, the American Psychological Association found that family mealtime plays an important role in helping teens deal with the pressures of adolescence, such as motivation for school, peer relationships, depression, and making better choices with drugs and alcohol.

Teens are also feeling the pressure these days and, in some cases, more than their older counterparts.

Some research has shown that rates of depression, anxiety, and substance abuse are higher among affluent teens than any other group of young people, and achievement pressure is a significant contributor.

Rates of depression, anxiety, and substance abuse are higher among affluent teens than any other group of young people, and achievement pressure is a big contributor.

There could also be an unknown third variable — for instance, academic pressures or economic concerns — connecting them, or teens could simply be more likely to admit to mental health concerns now than they were in previous generations.

• A new intergenerational study shows that for 76 % of 15 - 17 year olds, studying hard for good exam results is their biggest priority for the coming year; and they are preparing to sacrifice friendships, family time, hobbies and even sleep to achieve this, • In fact 57 % of 15 - 17 year olds feel school work must come before anything else if they want to do well in the future • And only 39 % of this age group think being happy is more important than good grades • Yet half (51 %) of UK business leaders calls on teens to develop broader life / work skills before leaving education A new report launched today by National Citizen Service (NCS) reveals that the UK ¹ s 15 - 17 year olds feel under significant pressure to excel in exams at the expense of other life skills, experiences, healthy relationships and even their own happiness, suggesting that they are struggling to juggle the demands of young adulthood.

With the force from peer pressure combined with their instinctive desire to gamble behind the wheel, teens need their parent's guidance more than ever.

Despite these pressures, it is still parents who can influence teens the most, and The Five Love Languages of Teeneagers equips parents to make the most of that opportunity.In this adaptation of the # 1 New York Times bestseller The Five Love Languages ® (more than 10 million copies sold), Dr. Gary Chapman explores the world in which teenagers live, explains their developmental changes, and gives tools to help you identify and appropriately communicate in your teen «s love language.Get practical tips for how to: Express love to your teen effectivelyNavigate the key issues in your teen's life, including anger and independenceSet boundaries that are enforced with discipline and consequencesSupport and love your teen when he or she failsGet ready to discover how the principles of the five love languages can really work in the life of your teenage and family.