Family, friends, personal passions, and love are the most important things in life for Italian children between the ages of 14 and 17. Political commitment comes in last. The Demopolis Institute and the social enterprise “Con i Bambini” ran a groundbreaking survey of young people's opinions in which they interviewed a random selection of teens and an adult sample in a cross-tabulation format. Only 43% of both girls and boys who have a problem talk to their parents about it. Teenagers frequently criticize adults for their lack of questioning, constant comparisons to the past, and the excessive importance placed on academic performance. In addition, distraction. In actuality, the two generations do agree on one thing: "Adults do not understand children." 54% of teenagers and 45% of parents agree with this. When it comes to the future, the disparity is terrible. While pessimism is pervasive among adults, adolescent optimism falters but perseveres. Additionally, a third of the parents Demopolis surveyed say they have observed their kids' propensity to use a variety of justifications to avoid going to school, going on outings, or participating in other social activities, along with a marked rise in anxiety and depression. Anxiety that has worsened during the three years of the pandemic, when the world of relationships, which are crucial for adolescents, was shaken. To limit the damage and give the boys more reasons to be upbeat, an effort will now be needed.