Possibly the only time in history when a teenage boy was left at home alone for a week and instead of turning the place into a party house, he cleans it from top to bottom, gets a job, and develops a renewed appreciation for his family.
it's almost as if, if you give a well-raised kid a chance at independence, they do alright for themselves and learn to appreciate that independence in different ways.
@@jeffmorse645 hes definitely not 18 or 19 - people looked older then if he was that age it would be about him living alone for the first time or getting married. Based on the lesson he is learning and the clues hes giving through out hes prob 16.
If you watch enough of these old educational films you may start hearing a narrator’s voice in your head and you may start hearing using words like ‘swell’. Who knows, you may also become a better all around person I wouldn’t wonder.
Videos like these are great! I know that some people say they’re cheesy or corny or dumb, but they’re not. It’s wonderful seeing people be nice to one another and appreciating each other and showing it. A little more of this would go A LONG WAY in today’s world. I’m doing my part. Will you?
People who say these videos are cheesy, corny or dumb are the same people who refuse to develop further to contribute to society, their community and even to their own personal growth
Wow! What a mature reaction to his last-minute emotional decision to not go on the family trip. Like, "Oh well. He's gonna act like that, but it doesn't mean we will act that way." Wow! I wish the ones around me had more mature reactions like that. Not taking other people's emotions personally.
I remember when I was 15 I was given a little money and my family left for a month I just had one of the old phones no internet and the TV was broken so u couldn't hear anything at first I completed my school work my friends called but I was like nope let me enjoy I just slept and ate delicious food as I knew how to cook . honestly best time of my life
THIS is a lot deeper than one would guess by the title. “Yes son, it’s good to be with your Friends. your Friends at school, your friends at work, and your FRIENDS at HOME.”
Berry is beginning to feel alone... now he realizes “friends” are only there when they need something from you. Stick with the family Berry, they are the more friends you will ever have😊👍
First off his sister took his shirt and he got mad and stepped on his brothers tennis racket. One his mother should have told her daughter that she shouldn't take her brothers things and told the younger one that the racket wouldn't have broken if he hadn't left it on the floor. Then he wouldn't have felt so upset.
Family's do not always respect "boundaries", but the idea is how to live with others (peaceably) even though they don't do exactly what you want when you want them to do. His actions we're not appropriate, he attempted to grab her, or the shirt. And in turn he broke his brothers racket. Just because someone upsets you are still responsible for your actions/reactions to all given situations. Forgive me for my rant but considering all the thumbs-up I felt it necessary to say. *To summarize take responsibility for your own actions*
So true. This is why at 30 I’ve never developed lasting friendships. My parents were never there for me. They never listened. Now at 30 I’m friendless and single. I pity myself.
I don't have family that I can do fun things with, so I've never even felt what it's like to miss my family in this way. I'm also an only child. If you're reading this, and you don't spend enough time with your family then you should fix that as soon as possible. Don't miss another Thanksgiving or Christmas. Go to every family event, if you can. Don't miss a minute because you'll regret it when you get older.
Yeah, im in your shoes...soon to be 40. Both of my parents are dead. Ive got no siblings and no partner. Things with the rest of the family are complicated to say the least...
This makes me cry. I realize the beauty of family and I Loved it then... and I wish for it now.. and it still makes me Cry. Who cares about everything else. Home with No One and friends who are for themselves before you ... is nothaving a life. I Liked how the young man learned to appreciate his family and be able to appreciate what his job could do for the family. Great Video.
11/20/18: All ways holding compassion and empathy for personal host family on earth plane. Many families have struggled to be their best and due to various entrapments done by those who desire no good for human race has taken its toll. The GOoD News now is when a timematrix system gets so out of balance a reset occurs that is built into the Physics of Creation by Eternal God-Source who loves ALL its creation and gives free will choice and prefers we not make choices bringing on pain and suffering to the self. Free Will Choice is All ways respected by Eternal God-Source. In these Times of Transparency Re-Awakening and Healing we have two timelines on earth: Eternal Intelligence & Artifical Intelligence: We have two timelines running intertwined at present on earth and each have many planes. One is a fall- agenda timeline (AI) "artifical intelligence" the other is an Eternal-Life Timeline (EI). Our earth chose the eternal transfiguration/ascension path since 2013. Luvly earth is raisings its oscillations/vibrations, it chose to (!)- and we can stay in earth cync, by various ways such as positive thinking, Love for fellow-man, co-creating peace as we clear our own bio-energetic fields of distortions within, no victim/victimizer games, enough now(!)- you get the point. God-Source of 1st Eternal Life Creation loves all of its creation and no matter where one is in their journey of life can make a better choice now since the Kryst shift has occurred. Free Will Choice to choose and is always respected by the Eternal-which timeline to get on board with. the two timelines are PROGRESSIVELY SEPERATING and going their own ways. Choose Well, remember the heroic path- to choose to express, your true-you truth, your true luv you-nature, that is all ways & Eternally Pure as we re-learn/reclaim our Divine BEingness, Heritage and Gifts! It's a Done Deal. The Universe Heals All Else and All Else Falls Away.
Typical of a 1949 Coronet movie that there are no temptations for this kid to get into trouble with drugs, alcohol, vandalism or stealing. The worst that can happen is that he gets tired of eating beans and sleeping. No one is even concerned that he'll spend too much at the grocery store.
So funny the way he stares out into space as he’s talk thinking. He’s a cute young man. Reminds me of the actor Ron Livingston. The family conversation when he announced he was staying home was so stilted and awkward.
I didn’t have high hopes for Barry’s acting skills in the beginning of this, but he really came around doing a great job! I heard that he was killed in 1955 when as a garbage man in Boise, a pail fell on him.
So it wouldn't have occurred to him to walk down to the library, get a book and learn to cook? And back then you could get groceries on a tab...he can't go to the market for himself? How did he fend for himself after he left home and before he got married?
I figured Barry would starve to death halfway through the vacation. Back then men didn't leave home before getting married, and women did all the household things Barry attempted when he was alone.
Don’t leave us hanging, Barry?! Terrific what?! Mom’s turkey pot pies? Dad’s Lone Ranger impersonations? Dick’s pouty face? Loraine’s hot ice cream loving friends? What is it Barry?!?! You left us all in suspense. Not cool, bro.
I was a latch key kid, I was limited to who I could have over and was responsible for my baby brother and sister. My parents entrusted me with the household as I got older, so having a house party and thrashing the place didn't really appeal to me. When I moved out it was a different story and we had some great parties!
I was in my first apartment when I was 15yrs old.. Good old Canadian child "care" system for ya! 😬 As a mother now, looking back, it's absolutely ridiculous that adults would leave a 15yr old alone like that.. No adults, no guidance.. 696$/month was my support.. Rent was 400$ plus util on a bachelor apt, didn't leave me with enough for bills AND food. So I dropped out of school to work. If you had even one parent that loves and cares for you, and does what they can for you, I consider you very lucky! Be sure to thank your parents for all that they do. They've trail blazed a path for you, that many of us have to cut through on our own!!
I would love to have two whole weeks to myself without any social interactions or obligations. I'd read a bunch of books and take long walks and maybe even people watch at the park. That would be the life. Sigh.
I’ll be honest, I’ve never seen a teenager be so utterly bored when their whole family leaves them the house for over a week. I watched after my mom’s house when she went on some vacation with girlfriends once and it was for a month. I had my dog so that makes a difference but, truly and honestly I enjoyed the solitude so much that I often found myself day dreaming about it over ten years later because it was such a fond memory. I didn’t invite anyone over bc I didn’t want my peace disturbed. We’re all different. I like to be alone and occasionally get out to run errands and that’s the extent of my social life outside of work. Fine by me. People are a hassle.
I was born in late 1959. Damn right when my parents went out of town in the late 70s or early 80s we would have a party. Didn't happen a lot since there was no trustworthiness on their part.
Man if I were that dude when his family left I woulda threw a massive keggar. Pong, flip cup, boom, keg stands. Would’ve been a massive rager. How could he not take advantage of that opportunity?
High school me in Barry's situation 1. Family leaves 2. Wait 10 minutes to be sure they didn't forget anything and come back 3. Get high 4. Family returns
Loved my family, enjoyed their company as much as or more than friends. I'm the only survivor, all in heaven-- grandparents, parents, siblings, aunts, uncles, cousins, husband, in- laws...yes, value your family, friends, neighbors. Life is about relationships, not things.
10:20 I think everyone is a born mechanic. You just have to learn through experience if it’s something you find kind of difficult to remember. And once you move into your first home or apartment or condo, etc. etc. you usually have to learn pretty fast. It’s good he’s getting this experience now while he’s still young. Well, the character is young the actor looks to be around 23
Nature goes on forever for everyone and everything to return as everyone and everything an infinite number of times through evolutionary processes.😢 😢 😢