Film Viewing Guide

Film Viewing Guide fo Troubled Teens: Why Some Go Bad and Others Come Right

–How have researchers in Dunedin, New Zealand studied human development?

-According to Researcher Terrie Moffit, how do Adolescent-Limited Delinquents (offenders) differ from Life-Course Persistent Delinquents (offenders) differ? Which categories do Gary’s and Paul’s experiences represent?

-What has the study learned about the large increase in adolescent risk-taking and law-breaking in adolescence?

-What did you learn about girls’ delinquency through the case example of Potoz King (the young woman) interviewed in the film)?

-What controversial findings on domestic violence are presented in the film?