These are only samples. You can probably come up with some others of your own. If you do use these as is, encourage your actors to ad-lib as well as add their own interpretation.
DATING
Teen Point of View
Daughter: I’m leaving now,
Dad:. Just where do you think you’re going? What time will you he home? Who is this guy you’re going with? Does he have a car? What kind? Does he have new tires on it? Did you ask your mother? What kind of job does he have? Did you brush your teeth?
Daughter: He doesn’t trust me!
Parent Point of View
Daughter: I’m leaving now, Dad.
Father: What time will you be home?
Daughter: What’s that supposed to mean? What is this, Twenty Questions? Why do you keep hounding me? Can’t I get any privacy? Do you have to drill me?
Father: It’s only because I’m concerned.
SEX
Teen Point of View
(Daughter approaches busily working father, starts to say something, decides against it, and walks away)
Parent Point of View
(Father approaches busily working daughter, starts to say something, decides against it, then walks away.)
MUSIC
Teen Point of View
Mother: Turn down that music! (Son turns it down.).
Mother: Turn down the music! (Son turns it down.)
Mother: Turn it down!
Son: It’s off now, Mom
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Parent Point of View
Mother: Please turn down the music a little.
Son: WHAT!
Mother: Turn it down, dear.
Son: WHAT?
Mother: Never mind, dear.
Son: WHAT?
PRIVILEGES
Teen Point of View
Son: Mom, may I please borrow the car keys now?
Mother: No way, Charlie! Not when you sit around in front of that boob tube all day and don’t lift one finger to help around here.
Son: Yes, I know Mom, I do sometimes shirk my jobs, but I’m learning. Won’t you just be understanding? I promise I’ll mow the lawn tomorrow.
Mother: Stop that smart talk and get out there right this minute!
Parent Point of View
Son: Give me the keys now.
Mother: I’m sorry, Son. You didn’t mow the lawn like we agreed.
Son: Oh c’mon! You’re not going to hold me to that, are you? (gives a long, ridiculous excuse)
Mother: I’d like you to be able to use the car, but you must learn to be responsible. When you keep up your end of the bargain, I’ll be happy to give you the keys.
CHURCH
Teen Point of View
Father: You go on to church now.
Daughter: Why don’t you come with us, Dad?
Father: You know this is the only day I have to sleep in.
Daughter: But Dad, I think this is really important.
Father: Well, maybe I’ll watch a religious show on TV. You go on.
Parent Point of View
Daughter: Do I have to go to church today?
Father: It would be nice to go as a family.
Daughter: You know this is the only day I have to sleep in.
Father: Honey, I think this is really important.
Daughter: Well, maybe I’ll watch a religious show on TV. You go ahead.
