WOW, what a great piece. In just a few seconds, "Teen Marriage" takes a young listeners from a familiar scenario (senior prom) to the very foreign situation of getting married right after high school. This is truly an eye-opening piece, and I was instantly drawn in to a facet of teen life I'd never before heard about.
But what really blew me out of the water was the story's structure. Far from the negative stereotypes the listener might have about teenaged wives, the young brides interviewed had the same goals and visions for the future as many (much older) couples I know, and they presented these views with maturity and poise. The other side of the argument was also well-represented: students who disapproved of teen marriage voiced their own views clearly and pragmatically.
The style of "Teen Marriage" was also great. The narration was kept to a perfect minimum, allowing the unorthodox subject matter to shine through without being overwhelmed. The two sides of the debate were given equal airtime, and no sound effects or music got in the way of the content. "Teen Marriage"'s professional tone would make it an ideal candidate for any news magazine-style show.
This is one of the best youth radio pieces I've heard. Ever.
Review of Teen Marriage
Emily Raymond
Posted on January 10, 2006 at 02:51 PM
WOW, what a great piece. In just a few seconds, "Teen Marriage" takes a young listeners from a familiar scenario (senior prom) to the very foreign situation of getting married right after high school. This is truly an eye-opening piece, and I was instantly drawn in to a facet of teen life I'd never before heard about.
But what really blew me out of the water was the story's structure. Far from the negative stereotypes the listener might have about teenaged wives, the young brides interviewed had the same goals and visions for the future as many (much older) couples I know, and they presented these views with maturity and poise. The other side of the argument was also well-represented: students who disapproved of teen marriage voiced their own views clearly and pragmatically.
The style of "Teen Marriage" was also great. The narration was kept to a perfect minimum, allowing the unorthodox subject matter to shine through without being overwhelmed. The two sides of the debate were given equal airtime, and no sound effects or music got in the way of the content. "Teen Marriage"'s professional tone would make it an ideal candidate for any news magazine-style show.
This is one of the best youth radio pieces I've heard. Ever.