In The 80's In the 80's teen films focused on relationships between different social groups. They had that fairy tale ending. Everyone lived happily ever after.
Film makers know what it is that teens arre willing to pay to see.
Even though the times are changing, people are basically the same. Teens are interested in seeing movies that portray all walks of life, and these people all coming together at the end of the movie. In the films both sides must weigh out the consequences of getting together. Is it worht all the pressures fo changing life styles, family, and most of all friends. Friends can add a lot of peer pressure, when it comes to dating outside of your social status.