Wow. This piece is made me gasp at several points. It was disturbing to hear the details, but how else can this topic be illustrated? The public needs to know that some of the kids they throw in jail really belong in mental health facilities, and what happens to them when they get there.
Excellent production values and good pacing. PLAY THIS!
It was great to hear, directly from teenagers, about their different experiences with sex, from introduction (sex ed and/or lack of it) through to consequences (unintended pregnancy, stunted lives).
The topic of teen marriage was good to include - too many people, teens especially, hold irrationally romantic ideas about marriage. Going to different countries, and gathering all the different voices, was very effective.
I'm glad you covered all the bases, including mentioning the failure of abstinence programs in reducing STD and pregnancy rates. Kids are going to experiment, are going to be "tempted into sex," no matter what you tell them - far better to give them tools to protect themselves.
The accent of the narrator gave the piece an authoritative, National Geographic sort of tone.
Overall, I felt the piece was well balanced and engaging - highly recommended.
I liked this piece - the Sheikh Tanner Osari (sp?) is a very pleasant man to listen to and he seems very happy and content in his faith. We need more public discourse about muslim religous practices - kudoes!
Informative and helpful in understanding the Ramadan fast. I applaud you for trying to educate the public on muslim religous practices - something that we need more of in America.
Comments by Dorian Taylor
Comment for "The Prison Cure"
Dorian Taylor
Posted on May 07, 2007 at 12:11 PM | Permalink
Review of The Prison Cure
Wow. This piece is made me gasp at several points. It was disturbing to hear the details, but how else can this topic be illustrated? The public needs to know that some of the kids they throw in jail really belong in mental health facilities, and what happens to them when they get there.
Excellent production values and good pacing. PLAY THIS!
Comment for "Generation Next: Sex"
Dorian Taylor
Posted on March 22, 2007 at 02:02 PM | Permalink
Review of Generation Next: Sex
It was great to hear, directly from teenagers, about their different experiences with sex, from introduction (sex ed and/or lack of it) through to consequences (unintended pregnancy, stunted lives).
The topic of teen marriage was good to include - too many people, teens especially, hold irrationally romantic ideas about marriage. Going to different countries, and gathering all the different voices, was very effective.
I'm glad you covered all the bases, including mentioning the failure of abstinence programs in reducing STD and pregnancy rates. Kids are going to experiment, are going to be "tempted into sex," no matter what you tell them - far better to give them tools to protect themselves.
The accent of the narrator gave the piece an authoritative, National Geographic sort of tone.
Overall, I felt the piece was well balanced and engaging - highly recommended.
Comment for "Ramadan Silence"
Dorian Taylor
Posted on October 03, 2005 at 10:56 AM | Permalink
Review of Ramadan Silence
I liked this piece - the Sheikh Tanner Osari (sp?) is a very pleasant man to listen to and he seems very happy and content in his faith. We need more public discourse about muslim religous practices - kudoes!
Comment for "Ramadan Fasting"
Dorian Taylor
Posted on October 03, 2005 at 10:45 AM | Permalink
Review of Ramadan Fasting
Informative and helpful in understanding the Ramadan fast. I applaud you for trying to educate the public on muslim religous practices - something that we need more of in America.