NO - ALASTAIR BEDDOW, 18, Birkenhead
A lot of what has been said is from an older generation looking back on what was essentially quite a different childhood. Young people are now more technologically aware, and face different pressures from education and the media. But I don't think there is a crisis. I've done some work with Connexions to try to promote the effort that young people are making and to show the positive impact they have on society.
NO - ANNETTE BROOKE, Liberal Democrat spokesperson for children, young people and families
It is a good idea to have a public debate, but I don't think there is a crisis. The childhood inquiry has spoken to 8,000 young people and they tell us about the importance of families, which reflects our new policy paper passed at (last week's party) conference. While we don't believe in stigmatising certain families, we do need to offer support.
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