Die Young, Live Fast

American Voices

September 11, 2009 | ISSUE 45•37

A recent survey suggests teens who believe they'll die at a young age are more likely to engage in risky behavior. What do you think?

These kids sound really awesome. I wish I'd had a more messed up worldview when I was younger."

Mara Carlton
Systems Analyst
I don't know about this. I live by a school and have put a running chainsaw in the hands of hundreds of teens as they've walked by over the years and not one was willing to climb my oak tree and saw off the limb that hangs over the garage."

Nick Barnes
Cradle Placer
My teen isn't going to die young! He and his friends are going to live forever! SENIORS '09!"

Scott Bird
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