Father Knows Best Reflection Assignment

Due May 1 in class

Watch episode online:
http://video.aol.com/video-detail/father-knows-best-father-knows-best-bud-takes-up-the-dance/761441915

Reflections must be turned in during class. If you are unable to do this, you must make special arrangements with me personally, each time, in order to be able to turn the reflection in at all.

Reflections must be printed on ONE single sheet of paper. No stapled papers will be accepted. Reflections must be no longer that two pages--or two sides of one page. Reflections must be in a standard font, with standard margins. Reflections must be double spaced.

Reflections are worth 5 points each. If you turn in your reflection on time (during class!) and have clearly engaged with the questions, you will receive full points for it. I welcome the opportunity to meet with you to discuss any questions you may have about your reflections.

Reflection Questions
Remember you do not have to answer all of these questions. You don't have to write about any of them. You need to write about something closely related to the episode. If you have your own ideas about what to write about, feel free.

• Compare the role the Dad (Jim) played in Father Knows Best to the role the Dad (Ward) played in Leave It To Beaver.
• There is a youngest sister in this television series names Kathy. She is a little poorly behaved. Do you have a little sister or brother? How did Kathy's behavior compare to your little sister or brother? Was it realistically portrayed?
• The main event in this episode is that Bud (the son of the family) is going to his first dance. Compare this to your family. What was it like when you went to your first dance? Did your whole family become as involved as the Andersons did in this episode?
• You have now seen two television shows made and watched in the 50s. What do the two series have in common? In what ways are they different from how families are portrayed on television today?