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Book Synopsis: Teenage life is tough. You're at the mercy of parents, teachers, and siblings, all of whom insist on continuing to treat you like a kid and refuse to leave you alone. So what do you do when it all gets to be too much? You retreat to your room (and maybe slam the door). Even in our era of Snapchat and hoverboards, bedrooms remain a key part of teenage life, one of the only areas where a teen can exert control and find some privacy. And while these separate bedrooms only became commonplace after World War II, the idea of the teen bedroom has been around for a long time. With Get Out of My Room!, Jason Reid digs into the deep historical roots of the teen bedroom and its surprising cultural power. He starts in the first half of the nineteenth century, when urban-dwelling middle-class families began to consider offering teens their own spaces in the home, and he traces that concept through subsequent decades, as social, economic, cultural, and demographic changes caused it to become more widespread. Along the way, Reid shows us how the teen bedroom, with its stuffed animals, movie posters, AM radios, and other trappings of youthful identity, reflected the growing involvement of young people in American popular culture, and also how teens and parents, in the shadow of ongoing social changes, continually negotiated the boundaries of this intensely personal space. Richly detailed and full of surprising stories and insights, Get Out of My Room! is sure to offer insight and entertainment to anyone with wistful memories of their teenage years. (But little brothers should definitely keep out.) Read more
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Are you tired of being treated like a kid? Constantly being told what to do and when to do it? It's time to regain control and find some privacy. Introducing Get Out of My Room!: A History of Teen Bedrooms in America. This fascinating book by Jason Reid dives deep into the historical roots of the teen bedroom and its cultural significance. From the first half of the nineteenth century to present day, Reid explores how the teen bedroom has evolved and how it became a space for personal expression and identity.
With the rise of urban-dwelling middle-class families, the idea of offering teens their own space in the home became a reality. Get Out of My Room! takes us on a captivating journey through the decades, showcasing the social, economic, cultural, and demographic changes that shaped the teen bedroom. From its humble beginnings to its prevalence in today's society, this book uncovers the true power of this intimate space.
Experience the nostalgia as Reid brings to life the collection of stuffed animals, movie posters, and AM radios that adorned teen bedrooms. Get Out of My Room! reveals how these personal artifacts reflected the influence of American popular culture on young people. It also delves into the delicate negotiations between teens and parents as they navigated the boundaries of this cherished space in the midst of societal shifts.
Get Out of My Room! is a treasure trove of stories and insights that is sure to resonate with anyone who yearns for the days of their teenage years. If you're ready to reminisce and rediscover the significance of your own teen bedroom, this is the book for you. Leave your little brothers outside and explore the world of teen bedrooms like never before.
Ready to step back in time? Get your copy of Get Out of My Room! today and immerse yourself in the captivating history of teenage bedrooms in America. Click here to order now!
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