Teens know cost of iPod but not milk
Two thirds of British teenagers know how much an Apple iPod mini costs, but more than three quarters have no idea of the price of a pint of milk, according to new research.
Financial experts Sesame found that British teenagers are a powerful consumer force, but could be storing up trouble due to ignorance about the true cost of living.
The findings reveal an honest work ethic among teens, with 75 per cent taking up part-time jobs to repay their parents if they borrow money.
However, teenagers are also likely to bend the rules to get what they want, with more than half admitting to "fleecing" their parents for money at one time or another. Yet nearly all parents quizzed - 85 per cent - believed their children had never tried to get money out of them under false pretences.
The findings show that 77 per cent of teens do not know the cost of a pint of milk, with a third thinking it costs more than £1 rather than the more typical 30p. Most teenagers are savvy enough to know that being in debt is part of being an adult but a worrying 12 per cent believe being "in the red" means being embarrassed.
The Cost of iPod Oblivion? 17 Accidents a Day In the UK...
Have you been involved in an iPod accident yet? Increasingly, gadget-related near-misses and outright accidents are becoming more commonplace. According to the latest study out of Britain, a total of 17 accidents now happen in the UK daily because of careless iPod usage alone. The report, from AA Insurance, also counts automobile accidents caused by drivers twiddling with their scroll wheels.
Perhaps the worst combination comes from drivers actually listening through earbuds. That practice effectively drowns out all external noise, including from fellow passengers. According to AA, all of these are examples of "iPod oblivion," and part of a broader issue created by super-distracting handhelds.
And overall, the issue is getting worse - especially as devices like smartphones become more sophisticated and dangerously distracting. Indeed, if you want serious distraction and a hazardous situation, there's definitely an app for that.