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The Ultimate, Surefire Cure for Shyness?
Another "oldie": this film is 60 years old, but don't kid yourself, its message will still be appropriate in another 60, and many more multiples of 60!
When Phil, a shy teenager at a new school is feeling down in the dumps because none of his classmates are as much as giving him a second glance, his father gives him advice that will ultimately turn his life around. "Pick out the most popular boys and girls and keep an eye on them." It may be naive to suggest this is all that it takes in every case of shyness, but then....it's not only shy people who should be taking the lesson that Phil has learned to heart!
Regular readers of our site content may be already familiar with an apparent paradox - that conflict in a relationship can be healthy, even productive. In this humorous and entertaining, yet very instructive, presentation, the actors show us how one partner can respond to a potentially inflammatory statement by the other partner in different ways - ranging from the unmistakeably destructive, to the relatively harmless but not very helpful, to clearly constructive ways that ultimately result in even greater intimacy. Conflict Doesn't Kill; How You Handle It Can!
The self-esteem and general happiness of the average adolescent largely depends on how well he or she is accepted socially by the peer group. This educational movie emphasizes the responsibility of adults to help teens acquire the social skills they need and to give them the opportunity to put them into practice. It shows how devastating it can be for a young person who is denied this opportunity. Don't be put off by movie's age (1958). Personally, I find the more modest dress and the respectful way these youngsters address their parents a most refreshing change! Helping Your Teen to be Accepted Socially
