The yuppie was in, nice cars were ideal, working hard was a necessity and a given, and nothing was more enjoyable than making money (except maybe spending it). Money and material were the trademarks of the 1980's, the decade of temporary prosperity. Adults bought huge houses, cruised vast oceans, and threw wild parties. Cocaine made its debut, and the divorce rate was at its highest. But what were the kids doing during all this insanity? …showed first 75 words of 1209 total…

…showed last 75 words of 1209 total…a teen wasn't all fun and games. The expectations and paths that parents lay out are often difficult to live up to and to follow. He ridiculed adults, and strengthened the image of women. John Hughes' movie have become the documentaries of the American youth during the 1980's; the decade of not only prosperity, but also the decade of realizations. <Tab/><Tab/><Tab/>