'Generation Sensible' in five charts

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Rebellions of young people have been recorded for decades, bucking trends and breaking the rules before entering the world of being a boring grown-up.

But a new generation is coming through and truly shocking society.

How? By becoming more sensible.

These graphs show how under-25s are shunning vices that have been - perhaps unfairly - associated with their age group.

1 - Goodbye booze...

Chart showing the decline of youth drinking

2 - Just say no...

Chart showing a drop in youth drug use
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3 - Think before you do it

Chart showing a drop in teen pregnancies

4 - Stub it out

Chart showing a drop in young people smoking

5 - It's good to be good

Chart showing a drop in youth offending
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