What to do on a date (1950, 11 min.). Dating : do's and don'ts (1949, 12 min.) -- Going steady? (1951, 11 min.) -- How do you know it's love? (1950, 13 min.) -- How much affection? (1958, 20 min.) -- How to say no : moral maturity (1951, 11 min.) -- Junior prom (1946, 20 min.) -- What to do on a date (1950, 11 min.).
Summary:
Beginning to date: Studs Terkel plays a swimming coach who teaches a young student how to "take the plunge" into the world of dating. Dating: Do's and don'ts: Aimed at high school students, shows the progress of a young couple's date from the original idea to the final goodnight. Going steady: Discusses the challenges and benefits of going steady with their parents and friends. How do you know it's love?: Explains that there are factors that can help one judge whether or not love is mature, and shows that love grows through typical stages. How much affection? A discussion on how much affection should be expressed between young peoople who are going steady, how far they can go petting and still stay within the bounds of social mores and personal standards. How to say no: Moral maturity: High school students suggest ways of saying "no" without antagonizing friends. Junior prom: Gives pointers on the selection of proper dress, carrying on a conversation, making introductions, and general date conduct. What to do on a date: Examines the practical aspects of developing a dating relationship.
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