http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ljSKc7T9M68
The trailer for "College Road Trip" starred by Raven-Symone is an ideal video that depicts the popular American view of a road trip. It seems that most of the time, parents would be the one bringing up the idea. They often have to beg their kids because kids feel that to be on a road trip with family is basically similar to being in a dungeon. Parents would often insist that road trips are great ways to bond with each other whereas children like Raven in the movie think it is all too lovey-dovey and downright annoying. Road trips also lead me to think of singing in the American culture. The dad is singing in the trailer and so did the couple who are driving the father and daughter when their car broke down. There is simply way too much time in the car. You can’t talk forever to suppress the silence! Why not listen and sing to the music? Another great way to have fun!
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Many families see road trips as a fun adventure but it only counts when their children are young. The movie portrays the the idea that when kids grow older they stray away from the family and it gets a little awkward having road trips with them. Its the age where road trips with family are no longer "cool". Thats why in most commercials, the road trips are taken with little kids in the backseat because they just make it so much more fun compared to teenagers. The movie Vegas Vacation is also another great example. Clark Griswold takes an exciting trip with his family thinking that it will make his family stronger, yet his older children think that its complete torture.
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