| Overall: | B |
|---|---|
| Violence: | B- |
| Sexual Content: | A- |
| Language: | A- |
| Drugs/Alcohol: | B+ |
| Run Time: | 83 |
| Theater Release: | |
| Video Release: | 14 Jul 2008 |
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After watching a movie with your children or students, we encourage parents and teachers to look for education opportunities to teach with movies. Here are a few discussion topics that can help with lesson plans or teaching in the home.
Why is it difficult for some parents when their children leave home? What kind of preparations could make for an easier transition?
Why is Melanie unable to talk to her dad? How does the road trip change their relationship?
What role does trust play in parent-child interactions?
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About the Reviewer: Kerry Bennett
Kerry Bennett is interested in media from both a journalist and parent perspective. Along with authoring articles for several family-oriented publications, she has written for Parent Previews for nearly 10 years. She serves as Vice President of the Alberta Association for Media Awareness. She and her husband Garry have four sons.
