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Should
I go steady? Most of us are asking this question
today and wondering about the validity of our
answers.
A
survey has been made by the Gilbert Youth Research
Company of this teenage dilemma, and here are
some of the results.
Although
today's teenagers do not shy from solitude -
spending much time by themselves -- they enjoy
social activity so much they like to have it
guaranteed. They are inclined to make an arrangement
for going steady more for the assurance of a
date than personal reasons of affection.
Today
60% of America's teenagers are involved in an
exclusive relationship for social security.
One
mother from Gary, Indiana says "More is
made of this going steady deal than the whole
thing warrants. I feel it is unwise because
it limits a teenager's social relationship."
A
reporter for the New York Post claims "Going
steady at such an early age is pretty silly
business. It is dismal boredom-to-the-couple."
In
an effort to discover how the students of Glenridge
feel about this subject, we have sent out a
survey question - "How do you feel about
going steady?". Below and in a future issue
we will bring you the direct quotations of the
representative group.
Pam
Anderson
CHENEY
MASON, 9-6: "It's all right if you don't
get too involved."
BOB
REYNOLDS, 8-4: "I think that it is stupid
because you are stuck with one person."
DICK
ROBERTS, 7-3: "I think you should wait
until you are in high school."
EUGENE
MOONEY, 9-4: "I think that going steady
is okay if you really want to. It works out
for some people and it doesn't for others." |
STEVE
STEVENSON, 8-7: "Great sport!"
MISS
LYLE, 7-4: "It depends on where they re
going and how steady."
BOB
CROSS, 9-5: "It's real great but hard on
your pocket."
JOHN
COX, 802: "I think you are never too young
to start."
BUTCH
PHILLIPS, 7-6: "I couldn't go steady because
I like to flirt with too many girls."
RICHARD
GIANNINI, 9-6: "It's ok, but if you're
an athlete stay away from it."
JEAN
BRITT, 8-1: "some people think it comes
just before marriage, but it doesn't."
JUANITA
SIMONDS, 7-2: "It's okay if your parents
approve."
LINDA
JOHNSON, 9-5: "It's okay for some people,
but not for me."
MR.
JOHNSON, 9-5: "I'm against it."
ANITA
HILL, 8-7: "I could have more fun with
more boys than one, I think."
PAUL
MATTISON, 7-9: "You sort of get tired of
the same girl."
GEORGE
POWERS, 9-6: "It's great if you're going
steady with Mr. Kent."
LEE
VAN WORMER, 9-6: "I don't think people
should do it just because it is a fad."
MARTY
WELLINGER, 8-4: "I like it except at dances,
'cause it is more fun to dance with everyone."
LOUIS
MONFARDINI, 7-6: "I think that if I could
get a girl I would like it."
PUDD
MUDD, 9-4: "I think it is great if you
really like the person." |
