Adolescence wasn't really that as different back then as it is now. I learned that teens wet through all of the same conflicts and pressures that we are going through now. We may not see this though because we see adults as only adults. We never imagine them as teenagers or kids. However , back then, teens were probably given more freedom. Nowadays, the world is a dangerous place for adolescents. They could get kidnapped or get in a fight or worse. Despite this, adolescence is very similar to several decades ago.
Conor, yes I think that the trials and challenges that adolescents go through today are very similar to our parents and grandparents time, but the background has changed significantly. Technology has forced changes in the ways that we interact for sure. Good post, and great interview.
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