The New York Times — ‘Degrassi’: Gutsy TV (Continuation)

Continuation of the New York Times article from February 5, 1989, by John J. O’Connor. This follow-up section expands on how Degrassi Junior High cast members are encouraged to make dialogue realistic, while the series continues to tackle difficult issues facing teenagers such as pregnancy, drug abuse, and peer pressure. The article emphasizes the show’s authenticity and its value in reflecting adolescent struggles in ways few other children’s series had attempted.