How to be a teenager in the 1950's.

A how to guide on what a teenager should be like in the 1950's.

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On Apr 20, 2018

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What music did teenagers listen to?

Most teenagers would listen to rock and roll. Anything that is "inappropriate" to dance to.

What jobs did they have?

If teenagers weren't helping at home they would most likely be working at the their jobs outside of home. Teenagers would usually have jobs at a movie theater, grocery store, ice cream shop, and restaurants. They would usually have these types of simple jobs that are close to where they live.

What did teenagers do for fun?

At home they would watch T.V. and be on the phone with their friends. If they didn't want to be at home they would go out to eat with their friends. Burger places are the most common they would go to.

What foods did teenagers typically eat?

7up was a very typical drink for teenagers. Also Coca-Cola was a typical drink for everyone! Teenagers love to eat burgers, fries, pizzas, and milkshakes.

What would teenagers wear?

Girls would only wear skirts and dresses. Something nice and casual. Boys would wear "school clothes". For example khaki jeans and a button up shirts. Fashion would show what type of person you are.

What did teenagers do at home?

Teenagers would help clean the house. Sine most of their moms were stay in home moms, they would spend time with their moms. Their moms can teach them to cook so they can help.

What is dating like for teenagers?

There were many rules to dating. Guys should always be a polite gentleman. Girls should look extra nice for a date. The guy should be the one paying for the girl.

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