Shows reasons for many youths leaving school without reaching leaving standard through dramatised typical cases. Causes are complex, including home background, attitude of parents, emphasis on possessions in a commercial society and pressure to achieve independence. Suggests ways in which schools can help by attention to those left behind and discouraged and shows courses emphasising practical subjects and preparation for work.
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ACMI Identifier
320481
Language
English
Subject categories
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Youth - United States
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Adolescence
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Youth - United States
Education, Instruction, Teaching & Schools → Educational psychology
Education, Instruction, Teaching & Schools → Interdisciplinary approach in education
Education, Instruction, Teaching & Schools → Juvenile delinquents - Education
Educational & Instructional → Educational films
Family, Gender Identity, Relationships & Sexuality → Adolescence
Family, Gender Identity, Relationships & Sexuality → Assertiveness in adolescence
Family, Gender Identity, Relationships & Sexuality → Autonomy in adolescence
Family, Gender Identity, Relationships & Sexuality → Interpersonal relations in adolescence
Family, Gender Identity, Relationships & Sexuality → Youth - United States
Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Adolescent psychology
Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Assertiveness in adolescence
Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Choice (Psychology) in adolescence
Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Educational psychology
Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Mental health
Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Youth - United States
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Black and White
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)