A SPORTING CHANCE.

Discusses the British government's green paper "Youth Matters," released in August 2005 proposing a plan that would offer financial incentives to teenagers for good behavior and penalties for illegal activities including binge drinking. Concept of opportunity cards that would reward teenagers from low-income families with funds to spend on sports and other constructive activities; Targeted approach for the program; Percentage of young people who have mental problems according to the green paper.