"A TEENAGE PRAYER"
Sir-In this somewhat Godless age, it is comforting to know that teenagers (so called) say their prayers; but do we have to be assailed at intervals by an irreverent and ridiculous number called "A Teenager Prayer"? What sort of person or persons request this Thing? Why do song-writers flout the good English language to the horrible extent of using such grammar (or lack of it) as "My girl friend Betty loves him like crazy," and "I chill when my thrill passes by"? My prayer is that "teenagers" will find more worthwhile and better music to listen to, and that adults will be given patience and tolerance in trying to understand the mentality of those who are going to grow up; and matter in the world. : "4
QUOD SURSUM VOLO VIDERE
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New Zealand Listener, Volume 35, Issue 888, 10 August 1956, Page 5
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134"A TEENAGE PRAYER" New Zealand Listener, Volume 35, Issue 888, 10 August 1956, Page 5
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