Schools/education was raised by 13% of youngsters as a concern, schools/health by 4.6%, transport by 4.2%, and parents splitting up by 9.1% of children in Dundee.

In Angus, 31.4% of youngsters said bullying was their biggest concern, followed by parents splitting up (25.5%), and safer streets with 23.2%.

Things to do accounted for 9.3% of Angus youngsters’ concerns, schools/education was raised by 4%, schools/health by 4.6%, and transport by 4.2%.

Kathleen Marshall, commissioner for children and young people, approached schools and youth groups in each local authority area to find out what the children would change to make their life better.

Particular attention was paid to marginalised groups of children and young people, such as those with disabilities, from ethnic minorities, in care, and in secure accommodation.

Almost 16,000 children responded.

Across Scotland, the greatest concern for young people was a lack of activities that are affordable and accessible to everyone. Nationally, bullying was the second greatest concern, and safer streets was third in the poll.

Dundee West MSP Kate Maclean said, “I am concerned that the results of this consultation indicate bullying is a greater worry for young people in Dundee compared with the Scottish average.

“I have contacted the commissioner and will be meeting with her and her staff to find out about the results of the consultation from Dundee in more detail, and discuss ways in which we can take these priorities forward.

“I would also welcome feedback on these issues from young people themselves, and invite all young people in my constituency to get in touch with me to let me know their thoughts about how they would like their concerns to be addressed.”