These are the disheartening statistics from young people's views in Northern Ireland, covered in the highest circulated daily newspaper, the Belfast Telegraph. The week-long series of articles were called "The Young: Who they are and what they want".
The poll, carried out for the newspaper, surveyed a cross-section of 550 16- to 24-year-olds from across Northern Ireland.
These weren't their only messages. For example, 83 per cent said drugs are a big fear. Over half of 16- to 18-year-olds believe they should be given the vote and more than 80 per cent feel that non-segregated education is important for the future.
Surely it's time for politicians and all of us to listen so that we can change things for young people now and in the future.
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