Clubbing Case

As time passes the world and its inhabitants evolve. Teenagers begin to enjoy new forms of entertainment over the years. The activities that are associated with teenagers from the 1950's can be compared to their age. Back in the day kids wanted to be kids. Teenagers of the past were a very rare breed. Today all parents worry about is if their kids will be ok when they go out. This happens even though there are more ways to contacts kids now than someone from fifty years ago could ever imagine. "We would leave home in the morning and play all day, as long as we were back before it got dark. No one was able to reach us all day and no one minded" (Conhell 1). then again the things that kids did take part in the past could be seen as less dangerous. In the past the activities that teenagers would take part in could range from long lengths of time in front of the television to taking a drive around the neighborhood on a Sunday night with friends. Studies were taken by scientists in 1956 about how much kids from the ages of 10-16 watched television. "An average kid watched six hours of television a day which was equal to how long they went to school every day" (Molly 3). This was just one of the fads of this time period that teenagers took part in. there is no definite answer to why kids want to be treated older than they actually are. When people reach a certain age they begin to realize that they would do almost anything to be able to go back a few years in their life. Nightly rides with the family were a normal thing to do once cars became a more normal object to have. "It all began one day in 1948, shortly after World War II, when my dad drove into the driveway with what looked like a pointy-nosed airplane without wings. It was a Studebaker" (Her) No one ever said no to cruising around the town in a nice car. "Going for "rides" was a favorite thing...We always stopped at Rederer's for a chocolate frosty malt or at A&W; near the ball park, for a cold mug of root beer" (Herrity 3). Today television and driving is still a very popular thing but the kids today want to take part in the activities that they see their elders taking part in. It has become more and more obvious that teenagers want to be treated like an adult and be able to take part in adult things. A more popular activity like Clubbing has rapidly taken over the teenage scene. Sitting at home watching television or taking a ride in a car with the family had plenty of positive effects on teenagers. When looked at closely, one can see that clubbing also has positive effects on teenagers. Years have passed and teenagers are looking for the new big thrill that they can take part in. With teen clubs popping up in many places like Connecticut the popularity is beginning to skyrocket. Simply stated, teenagers take part in the club nightlife in order to gain new experiences, feel independent and expand their social boundaries.

Teenagers are extremely picky when it comes to what they will choose for their excitement. This is why teenagers have chosen to go out and enjoy the positives of the club life. It provides plenty of excitement while keeping them in a great environment to learn and allow them to grow. When a teenager steps into the any teen club they will be surrounded by other people. Sophomore Ana said, "Going to these clubs is fun because they give you a chance to meet people your own age." From this point until the night ends they will be mingling with others their age. In doing this they will perfect their ability to speak and have conversation with people who they recently have become acquaintances with. Their social boundaries will grow and thus allowing them to be comfortable around other people. Teenagers today experience very little in life. The most important time to do and see new things is at a younger age. The nightlife at a club allows teens to gain new experiences by socializing with their peers. Almost everything that

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