The discrimination issues of the 50's is a big issue. Ben's mother is upset that he is attracted to a black girl. Sylvia's father has a similar reaction about Ben. Several racial slurs are exchanged between the characters. Some - Nates family drinks wine with dinner.
People drink beer at a party.
Trey is drinking and driving. Little Melvin is a drug dealer. People drink at parties. Several of the characters smoke. The stereotypes and situations presented in this film is easy to relate to.