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'It is harder to be young today: inside the 24-hours of a teenager growing up today

The Mirror UK News · 21 September 2026 at 15:55

'It is harder to be young today: inside the 24-hours of a teenager growing up today

EXCLUSIVE: Far from a "snowflake generation" making excuses, today's teenagers are navigating unprecedented times.

16-year-old student Lily Lawson reveals the reality of growing up today - and why social media, job fears, and delayed diagnoses are putting immense pressure on teenagers

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