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Who Invented the ‘Teenager’?

Growing Up

Neither child nor adult, this volatile group is a relatively new creation. A new documentary, opening in theaters Friday, looks at the evolving expectations for ever-angsty youth.

Nina Strochlic

Published Mar. 14 2014 5:45AM EDT

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Nina Strochlic

Nina Strochlic

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