I think they are concerned with the current events up to some extent. They have their own world to deal with anyway though I believe teenagers are pretty much concerned with how things are going all over earth... Like I said, up to some extent.

I don't think teeners are concerned enough about what is happening around us to catch the news. As part of a school assignment or to get the latest bits on their stars, maybe they do watch sometimes. Mention darfur and they'll probably think its an alien project.

I guess current events are not on top of the priority lists by teens. They are on that particular phase of life where they worry more about themselves than about the world at large. But that's understandable.

course teens watch the news or at least read the paper we want to know wats happenin in the world and not jus the kiddish versions u will get from a parent or other adultish figure

I think that personal involvement varies a lot but that it is difficult to escape hearing and seeing quite a bit of it these days

there are alot of teens though, that follow news, or read about it on the internet, siince they want to know what might affect them..stuff like global warming, war in irak, things like that...

I'll get one point through first.

"Watching the news does not mean you're all knowing on the subject."

The news will present what they wish, not always getting the depth or the entire story.

Yes, I watch the news, history channel and all that jazz. But, when interested in a manner I'll do a personal study, looking in-depth from several sources on the matter.

In politics, you should never go off what one friend says, parents or the news. Some will hate or love that certain political party, leader, idea or such. Look into it and make a choice for yourself, don't just hear their idea then join them in it.

"Bush sucks!"
"Why?"
"'Unno, my friend said he sucks."

I enjoy hearing about current events, local and worldwide. I'm rather knowledgeable in politics. Its important to use multiple news sources. The press cannot be depended on to tell the absolute truth, escpecially CNN. I use multiple sources, then draw a logical conclusion on truth.

I'm 16, I watch the new as much as I can. And when I can't I read it online. Its dumb going through life not knowing what is going on around you. And I hate being seen as underinformed and misled just because what other people in my stereotype group come across as.

I can honestly say that I barely ever watch the news. If I do, it's with my mom when she's watching it. I usually have to ask her questions about stuff I don't understand.

I know I should be more concerned with the world around me. Bad, bad me.

i dont like watching the new cause here its repetityve threre are too much news but are the same, its boring

I do not watch much of the news. I find it utterly useless and biased. Especially the local news networks. Every days its the same story of which celebrety forgot to put on her panties when exiting the car or a one-hour report on the updated amount of people that died in Iraq.
If there is one relevent piece of information, it is usually quite short and very superficial. I remeber a report on one of the news channels describing Vladimir Putin as a Soviet Strongman, spouting Soviet-era propaganda and turning Russia into the Soviet Union. I lost track of howmany times they mentioned the Soviet Union.
Research online and in the papers is the best chance to stay effectively informed.