Real-life violence is taking a toll on kids' overall outlook, a new MTV study says.
More than one-third of kids ages 14 to 17 say they "plot out escape plans when in public places, because of events like Sandy Hook," last year's elementary school shooting in Newtown, Conn., that killed 20 children and six adults.
In addition, more than half the respondents said they were scared of violence at school.
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An even bigger worry? The economy. Three-quarters of kids said they worried "about the negative impact that today's economy will have on me or my future."
And they may be getting tired of social media: "My parents Facebook more than I do," one girl was quoted as saying.
The findings were part of "The New Millennials Will Keep Calm and Carry On," which the network called a "landmark generational study." The survey relied on 1,800 respondents in online polls as well as on focus groups and interviews with demographic experts.
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