Assignment 1- Italian Youth Impressions

1. What are your general impressions of youth in Rome and Italy? How would you compare this to youth in Seattle and the United States?

Italian youth in Rome differs greatly from American youth in Seattle.  The younger generations seem to wander the streets of Rome only past 8 or 9 pm.  However, in Seattle you can see young people out and about all hours of the day.  The contrast between cultures shows how the Italian youth can seem to be more disciplined.  From walking around late at night, I've noticed how alive people become once its dark.  The streets are filled with young people drinking and socializing.  The Campo on a Saturday night is like an American High School after a game (everyone is there, socializing, planning where to go next, excited).  As they are introduced to these privileges at a younger age, such as drinking, being allowed to go out, etc,  they tend to be more relaxed and composed.    However, unlike the majority of American teenagers and young adults, Italian youth keeps composed while drinking.  The youth in both cultures differ greatly.