Growing Up in Ireland

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<p>One third of teens said they had experienced exclusion or being subjected to name-calling or hurtful slagging. However, only 9% described themselves as being actual victims of bullying.</p>

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Teenagers in Ireland much more likely to vape than smoke, new study finds

Growing Up In Ireland study found while those born in 2008 were less likely to smoke cigarettes than those born in 1998, almost one in 10 13-year-olds had tried vaping

<p>The ESRI's Caregiving Among Young Adults in Ireland report, part of the Growing Up in Ireland series, reports that young carers are more likely to underperform in the Leaving Cert. Picture: iStock</p>

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Young people who care for a relative less likely to go on to higher education – ESRI

<p>Whether at home or at school, children and teenagers can easily be exposed to harmful content if they have unmonitored access to online devices including smartphones. Picture: iStock</p>

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Irish Examiner view: Listen to teachers’ warnings about children using mobile phones

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‘Far too easy’ for children to get smartphones, says Norma Foley

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Third of young people have met someone in person they first encountered online

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Jennifer Horgan: Violence relates to men, though not all men, and men must change it

Colman Noctor: Reasons to be worried about post-pandemic teenagers

"I have heard primary and secondary school principals describe unprecedented anxiety and stress levels in their pupils, with many struggling to attend school since the post-pandemic re-opening"

Tue, 18 Jul, 2023

Laws needed to protect health of our children

Now it is time to enact robust legislation to transform the food market and the health and wellbeing of all citizens — particularly children, writes Dr Catherine Conlon

Thu, 13 Jul, 2023

Majority of post-pandemic schoolchildren healthy and well-supported, says State survey

However, some children in the Department of Children's Growing Up In Ireland report were struggling in one or more areas

Mon, 10 Jul, 2023

Irish Examiner view: The enemy from within

If we do face an existential threat from the galloping progress of artificial intelligence, then it already has the perfect access-all-areas pass into our brains

Mon, 29 May, 2023

Excessive internet use by children can lead to behavioural issues, new study finds

Researchers at Trinity College found heavy levels of screentime had a greater negative effect on children from lower socioeconomic backgrounds experience

Fri, 26 May, 2023

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Parental regret: If you could go back in time, would you choose to become a parent?

Some mothers and fathers mourn the loss of the life they could have had. But rather than be ashamed of their feelings, they need to acknowledge the complex truth —parental love and regret can live side by side

Sun, 14 May, 2023

Irish Teacher: Wellbeing in schools? Let's provide proper facilities instead

"...a smug ‘job done’ attitude won’t lessen the sobering reality – that a class is sitting down for yet another hour instead of, I don’t know, moving around a bit"

Fri, 17 Mar, 2023

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We wouldn’t allow it offline, so why put children in online danger?

We must regularly supervise our children’s online activity in an atmosphere of trust, writes Alex Cooney

Tue, 07 Feb, 2023

54% of nine-year-olds now own a mobile phone

Nine-year-olds play less sport, are less involved in regular cultural activities, spend more time online, and are more likely to own a mobile phone than was the case previously

Mon, 21 Nov, 2022

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Talk To Me: I'm worried my in-laws will not stick to house rules when babysitting

Psychologist Caroline Martin is here to answer your questions on whatever issues you are dealing with in life, from work pressure and stress to loneliness and grief

Fri, 21 Oct, 2022

Adorable 3 years old girl brushing her teeth in bathroom.

Children's dental health: Paediatric dentists on how to avoid tooth decay

One in three children has dental decay by the age of five. It's vital parents keep a close eye on their little ones' diet and practise oral hygiene from the time they cut their first tooth, say experts

Tue, 11 Oct, 2022

Colman Noctor: Let’s not forget the emotional needs of young adults

A recent report highlights the lasting emotional damage the pandemic has had on 18 to 23-year-olds

Tue, 05 Jul, 2022

New cohort to be added to 'Growing Up in Ireland' study

Babies yet to be born will feature in the long-running programme that helps policymakers learn more about young people's lives

Thu, 30 Jun, 2022

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Why are girls starting puberty so early and what can parents do to support them?

The age at which girls first begin to develop breasts is dropping. We ask experts why this is happening and what parents can do to support their children

Fri, 24 Jun, 2022

Depression rates among young adults doubled during the pandemic

Young women were particularly badly affected by the loss of contact with close friends and peer groups, a new study has found

Mon, 20 Jun, 2022

Dr Catherine Conlon: Are we ignoring a major cause of mental illness in young people?

The latest data from the 'Growing Up in Ireland' study found that the vast majority (82%) of participants reported regular messaging friends before bed or regularly surfing the internet before bed (83%)

Fri, 27 May, 2022

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Ireland’s study on ‘zoomers’ to enter a new phase

The Growing Up in Ireland study will hear from Generation Z as they turn 25 on a wide range of their life experiences, including their emotional wellbeing, relationships, civic engagement, and their concerns and aspirations

Wed, 25 May, 2022

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Rory Hearne: Millennials feel infantilised, frustrated and rightfully angry

The Irish State used to provide decent-sized affordable homes to young people so they could live independent fulfilling lives and giving this country a future. Now we must do it again, writes Rory Hearne

Mon, 27 Dec, 2021

Being a 20-year-old in Ireland: Stressed out, online, and living with parents

More than a fifth of young men (22%), and almost a third of young women (32%) report experiencing symptoms of depression

Tue, 14 Dec, 2021

Single mother so badly off with scholarship that she doesn't eat some weeks

When Dawn Higgins landed a scholarship to pursue a PhD at Maynooth University, a whole new future opened up — just as her finances sank.

Wed, 10 Nov, 2021

Let Covid-19 be a catalyst to finally support our students and help them reach their potential

Research shows investment in early age interventions pays for itself many times over in succeeding years. Increasing spending on education in Budget 2022 would be a good start

Mon, 11 Oct, 2021

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Learner Dad: My kids have an incredible appetite for screen time

"It’s one obsession at a time - I can remember the level of commitment I brought to collecting soccer cards at that age."

Tue, 29 Jun, 2021

Young girls do more domestic chores than boys, study finds

Any housework carried out by boys at ages nine and 13 tends to be 'gender-typical' chores, according to new research

Fri, 25 Jun, 2021

Irish Examiner view: State allows cycle to begin at early age

Inequality highlighted

Thu, 17 Jun, 2021

One in four nine-year-olds are obese or overweight

Study of 8,000 children finds girls are more likely to fall into these categories than boys

Wed, 16 Jun, 2021

From 20s to 60s+, what men can do in each decade to maximise their health

Ahead of Men's Health Week, which runs from June 14 to 20, Peta Bee looks at what males can do to stay well and build resilience down through the decades

Fri, 11 Jun, 2021

Pandemic could be key trigger for wave of child poverty

A new study warns the removal of pandemic supports could have a significant impact on children and young people

Mon, 31 May, 2021

Secret Teacher: I see trouble brewing between teachers and parents again

Kids are going to be at home again, after a year of being home far too much already

Fri, 21 May, 2021

More junk food and mental health issues: how Covid-19 has impacted young people

Issues with homeschooling, maintaining friendships, and financial hardships were also reported by the people surveyed

Fri, 26 Mar, 2021

Teenage girls 'significantly more likely than boys' to have depressed mood

Relationships with parents and peers are among crucial factors contributing to mental wellbeing, according to the new study

Thu, 11 Mar, 2021

We just want financial and employment security say Ireland's 20-year-olds

Financial and employment security is highest on the list of what 20-year-olds in Ireland are hoping for in the next 10 years.

Thu, 21 Nov, 2019

Parents help less with homework as kids grow, 'Growing Up in Ireland’ report finds

Parents’ involvement with their children’s homework drops off significantly once they move into second-level school, according to new research.

Wed, 31 Oct, 2018

Study: Immigrant children less likely to engage in sport

Children of immigrants are less likely than their Irish counterparts to participate in sport and cultural activities, with a new study indicating that the distinctive nature of gaelic games may be among the factors.

Fri, 05 Jan, 2018

Some 7-8 year-olds spending 21 hours a week on 'screens'; one fifth are overweight

Some Irish children as young as 7 are spending 21 hours a week on phones, laptops or watching TV.

Tue, 07 Nov, 2017

One in six 3-year-olds taken to hospital with injury new report states

A new public health report claims that one in six 3-year-olds has been taken to hospital with an injury

Wed, 09 Dec, 2015

Young people 'bearing mental scars of recession', says report author

New analysis of the Growing Up In Ireland study has revealed stark findings about the impact of the recession on young people.

Tue, 20 Oct, 2015