- 1950's were much more simple times, compared to today but teenagers started thinking out of the box.
- Teenagers were becoming more independent.They were more inclined and encouraged to attend college, find a skill, and seek a successful career.Teenagers were becoming more rebellious, defensive, and at times, disrespectful.
- Most women did not work outside the home.
- Divorce was rare, if any.
- Teachers were strict at school.
- Today in school we do fire, tornado drills but in 1950's they used do duck and cover drills in an event of nuclear attack.
- Rock & Roll music and Fashion was a huge part of teens culture like in the book Catcher in the Rye, Holden likes to dance.
