youth in america ages 12 to 18 independence and “freedom” fun
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Youth in America
Ages 12 to 18Independence and “Freedom”
Fun
Teens• 13 (thirteen) until 18 (eighteen)
years old• Friends• Independence
Middle School
• Ages 12 to 14• Separate school• Hair style, clothes• Awkward
Rebellion
• New music• Cell phones• Hanging out– At the mall–With friends
Sleepovers• Sleep at your friend’s
house• Girls only• Boys only• Candy, movies,
videogames
High School
• Ages 14-18• Separate school• Grades– Freshman– Sophomore– Junior– Senior
After school Activities
• Play sport •Music•Start a band
•Theatre•Act in a play
Driving• Driver’s License at 16• Independence• $$$, get a job
“Drinking”• Illegal to drink under 21• Some do drink, most don’t• Basement vs. Bar
Friday Night Lights
• American Football• Friday night• Community event
DeForest High School
• 1000 pupils• Class from
8:20 Am until 3:30 PM
• Each class is 45 minutes
After school
• School ends at 3:30• Student clubs:
science, art, mock trial
• Hang out• Eat dinner at 5:30