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What does it mean?
Claims teenagers cannot truly experience happiness.
In plain terms
Teenagers are never actually happy.
What can you take from it?
Adolescence is often difficult.

Where it applies

  • parenting
  • teen advice

Putting it to work

  • supporting teens

Questions to consider

  • Is happiness rare for teenagers?

Another view

Many teens do find genuine happiness.

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