Rated PG-13
This quirky film about a young teen getting pregnant mixes humor with life’s challenges. Juno decides to opt out on getting an abortion and chooses the adoption route, which is laden with hijinks and emotional discoveries that force Juno to realize the severity of her situation.
Discussion:
- After Juno finds out she’s pregnant whom does she turn to first? Why not her parents?
- Juno attempts to go to the abortion clinic, but changes her mind. Why?
- Juno sort of has an arrogant view of the world, but what incident (other than her pregnancy, but related to) shakes her core and forces her to reevaluate her decisions?
- Are Juno’s parents supportive? What are some examples of their support or non-support?
- What are your thoughts on Juno's choices? Is she a changed person?
Dig the tunes of the movie? Then check out the killer soundtrack! It's totally awesome -- honest to blog!
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Someone Like You by Sarah Dressen
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The First Part Last by Angela Johnson
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Slam by Nick Hornby
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Tell us how you felt after this movie or respond to some of the discussion points. What about that whack vernacular?! Did you find yourself loving it or despising it? Give us your feedback in the comments below!
Activity Idea: Juno deals with some controversial issues that some teens, unfortunately, have to face. Juno chooses to take one path, but what if she went another way? Write a story depicting another route Juno could have taken and the impact that path might have on her life.
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