Online pressures creating 'nation of deeply unhappy children', says charity

Figures released by counselling service ChildLine reveal low self-esteem to be among most prevalent problems reported by today's young people

Britain's children are "deeply unhappy" and have to deal with fears and worries that did not exist 30 years ago, a charity has warned.

Modern pressures such as cyberbullying and social media are affecting children's confidence and self-esteem, according to ChildLine, the confidential counselling service run by the NSPCC.