laura dern character and connie and be a spoiled and rebellious and selfish teen who have nothing on her mind but boy and fun . her attitude alienate her from homelife and family which lead her straight into trouble . this be a good portrayal of how young people fritter away their time chase after their own useless future when they could be prepare for a good life . connie be a victim of her own parent apathy and just a they be victimize by their parent inability to guide and prepare child . very good film .