The idea that a “vibe shift” is under way, and that young people in particular are more open to Christianity, has taken hold. A survey published by King’s College London in December found that 18 to 34-year-olds were much more likely than their elders to believe that there was a “guiding purpose in life” and to feel gratitude to God. (Davies, The Times)
Read MoreA recent national survey from Common Sense Media found that 36% of boys age 11 to 17 in the U.S. have gambled in the past year. "It's a lot of kids," says Michael Robb, the head of research at Common Sense Media, a nonprofit that promotes digital safety for kids. "A third of kids is a lot of kids." (Carrillo, NPR)
Read MoreWhile many Americans would see this as an unthinkable regression to a time when women were treated as second-class Americans, proponents of the concept believe deeply that this arrangement is what God envisioned in a marriage. (Yee, The New York Times)
Read MoreThis “tradwife” movement urges a return to traditional roles and, when researchers in the US recently set out to examine what kind of men support it, they expected to find a cohort fond of old-fashioned chivalry. The reality, they say, was rather different. (Blakely, The Times)
Read MoreWhile legend has it that the Easter Bunny is a long-eared, furry, cotton-tailed creature who hops from house to house to deliver candy-filled baskets, there's more to his history you might not be familiar with. (Fiedler & O’Sullivan, Good Housekeeping)
Read MoreThe number actively engaging with social media by posting or commenting has fallen from 61 per cent in 2024 to 49 per cent last year, a survey by Ofcom has found. Fewer people feel positive about being online, and only 36 per cent of social media users say that the platforms are good for their mental health. (Alt, The Times)
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