Visions of Teenhood

I believe that these authors and directors do get the idea of teenhood correct. All of these characters try to fit in with the 'cool' kids. Because these works cover such a long time period, the characters are a bit different. As times change, so do the ways teens act. Holden and Jim are both rebels with the classic 40s and 50s style, but in more recent times the characters like Seth in Superbad act a bit different. But all three of these characters are trying to fit in with the times. I think that all of the producers and writers on the list got it right. Another show that I definitely think portrays teenhood is saved by the Bell. This TV show follows a gang of teenagers around in their everyday life. Despite its comedy genre, it contains many serious life situations that do accurately show how different people deal with teenhood problems. Although they are not quite as rebellious as the characters like Holden or Jim, they are very representative of the 80s and 90s American teen.