Teenage Rebellion?

Question 1

Increasing fear that _________ following ______

Answer 1

Increasing fear that parents were losing control following reports of drunkenness and gang fights

Question 2

In 1956 the number of murders carried out by teens rose by ___%

Answer 2

26%

Question 3

_____ attributed these changes to _____

Answer 3

Frederick Werthem blamed violence in comic books, whilst others blamed films like Rebel without a cause

Question 4

Others argued that….

Answer 4

There were too many ‘latch-key kids’ who’s parents were out at work so exercised little control

Question 5

How genuine was the threat of teenage rebellion?

Answer 5

Probably very low - teens remained generally conservative

• Most males were drafted into the army, which exercised discipline and traditional views
• Marital age decreased and women fell pregnant earlier