Someone Like You | Social Sensitivity
The recognition of the problems involved with growing up, especially in "love" relationships, is especially well handled. Both Scarlett and Halley face difficult decisions and make poor choices but both the situations and the decisions are typical of those faced by many teens.
Most teenagers experiment with alcohol and drugs at least once and the fact that both of Halley's experiences resulted in unpleasant consequences—both physically and with her parents' reaction—illustrates a sensitivity to the social issues involved. Getting sick, being injured in an accident, and being...
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