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It is difficult to imagine what it would be like to have a child at the tender age of twenty-one. Many would cringe at that thought and the first solution that comes to mind would be to rid yourself and possibly your partner of any agony immediately, but some could not bear the thought to living with the guilt.
Guys find pictures and photos of child birth revolting and gross, but they probably don’t realise it freaks the girls out too. Plus the process of child bearing, the 36 weeks of pregnancy doesn’t seem all that easy, let alone all the body shape changes, stretch marks and incontinence that’s associated. And the lactation… eww.
It’s very unfair that guys don’t need to worry about all that. They don’t really give a shit ‘cause they still have their looks and nice bodies whilst their unwedded partner undergoes a horrific downhill appearance change, giving them all the more reasons to go out and find another. In fact, it’s far easier for guys to suggest keeping the baby but then turn around and offer no support. They can even choose to shy away from the issue and not let their parents in on it if they don’t want them to know. Girls can’t.
A sudden mood fluctuation, decrease in pads and tampons usage and the obvious beer belly that’s enlarging by the day probably gives it away. But how do they let their parents know? Juno doesn’t realise how lucky she is.
Facing an unplanned pregnancy with a guy she hardly knows well enough to call friend, Juno has the full support of her parents as she decides to give her child up to a couple longing to adopt. The scene where she reveals her positive pregnancy tests to her parents was outstanding. But the entire show down plays the whole issue and converts it into a somewhat laughable experience that every girl should go through. However, it also cleverly outlines and courageous step into adulthood from a child at the age of 16, bringing her into a world of problems where tough decisions need to be made.
Shed some light. |
posted by sciurine @ 4:29 PM   |
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you're suddenly brooding a lot about these controversial and mature topics. may i ask why?
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hmm. i guess you can always ask, in fact, it's nice to know you care. an answer? maybe i've just suddenly matured. mature people speak about mature things. this is probably not the answer you're looking for though. maybe ask again some other time.
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I love that movie too. Ellen Page's acting is really seasoned for a young actress like herself.
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you're suddenly brooding a lot about these controversial and mature topics. may i ask why?