Special Report
The Edge of Adulthood
Forty-six American teens talk about their lives, their troubles, and what’s next.
Welcome to The Edge of Adulthood
How we came to interview dozens of American teens about life in America
Vincent Zhou: Olympic Figure Skater, Existentialist, Patriot
“Representing the United States of America is not about representing what’s going on in the White House.”
Lizzy Cannon: Feminist Who Wants to Help Everyone
“I feel very passionate about helping people get through rough times.”
‘Lucy’: Abortion Patient Whose Family Thinks She’s a Virgin
“Being a teen mom is stigmatized. But having abortion is even worse.”
Andrew Ogden: Dancer, Outdoorsman, and Homeschool Student
“There are a lot of good things happening and good people in the world.”
‘Matthew’: The Honor Roll Student Who Went to Juvie
“When I get out of where I’m living, I’m going to be good”
Jacob Stolle: Diagnosed With Asperger’s and ADHD, Future Zoologist
“I have seven fish tanks, a ball python, bullfrogs, a dog, a parakeet, a corn snake, and a lot of shrimp.”
Kat St. Martin-Norburg: Activist, Adoptee, Barista
“It makes people uncomfortable when they realize I’m not going to fit in one of the boxes in their mind.”
Andrew Yu: Computer Whiz, Entrepreneur, Musician
“There is always something to aspire to in everybody I’ve met.”
Tobey Williams: Economics Student, Evangelical Christian
“If the message of salvation is true, and there is eternal damnation for our souls, why am I not doing more?”
