The results of a study on the values and expectations of teenagers in the province of Barcelona (Spain) are presented in this article. The overall objective of the study was to know what teenagers, families and teachers think about the values and expectations of young people. Accordingly, the authors felt it was essential to consult the opiMaria Rosa Buxarrais-Estrada Universitat de Barcelona, Espana mrbuxarrais@ub.edu