Most kids get told (endlessly) that the world sucks, is going to suck worse for them, and they can't do anything about it. It hard to see a way <i>not</i> to be depressed in those circumstances.<p>If its true, and the world is doomed; then they <i>should</i> be depressed. If its not, then what better cover for them to adopt until they get away from the despairing adults around them and can actually begin to act of themselves for themselves.