Social and political changes have introduced new sources of stressors for children. Stressors that emerged in 2000 included being alone, tests, family fighting, too many things to do, and boyfriend/girlfriend issues. These findings provide insight into differences between adults' versus children's perspectives on stressors and invite speculation on the reasons why new stressors emerge over the years. The article also support the need for a new instrument that captures the full range of stressors that children experience today