American teen

The film American teen follows a group of teenagers during their senior year of high school. This specific group seems to contain all of the teenage stereotypes. You've got the Jock, the nerd.... well I think you get the point. Colin Clemens, who is seen as the "Jock" in this movie, is someone who is well liked by almost everybody. At first glance, it doesn't seem like he has many problems, but as the movie progresses, you can clearly see that he has some important issues to deal with. Colin's main focus during this film is athletics. He wants to do well in basketball so that he can impress college scouts and get a scholarship. Colin's father is also putting a lot of pressure on him. During the movie, he repeats several times that he cannot afford to pay for Colin's college tuition. If Colin doesn't get the scholarship, he doesn't go to college. So, I guess you can see how it might seem like the end of the world for him not to get this scholarship.

I believe that these issues are applicable to most teens. Teens often find themselves under pressure. Some teenagers believe that success is the only option, and they don't want to fail. Some find it hard to cope with failure, and don't realize that it can happen to everyone. Their are cases where people try their best, but it seems that their best isn't enough. It's amazing how many different issues teens face today, whether it be athletics, or even impressing your parents.