Romeo and Juliet

does W.S. agree that the worse situations can still improve through correct decisions

In my view, Shakespeare's observations are applicable for today.  Teen suicide as in Romeo and Juliet ranks high on the leading cause of death list.  Accident is #1, mostly motor vehicle crashes, homicide is #2.

"Teen suicide was the 3rd leading cause of death among young adults and adolescents 15 to 24 years of age, following unintentional injuries and homicide. The rate was 9.9/100,000 or .01%."

Sadly, young people use suicide to solve their problems just like Romeo and Juliet did in Shakespeare's play.

Yes, it is still true in modern times. Teens are on the threshold of adulthood; they still have many lessons to be learned. As one ages, one learns to understand that in the heat of emotion, the best, rational decisions cannot be made. Teenagers, because of their lack of experience with the world and adult emotions, react  to situations rather than acting proactively, in many cases. One who acts proactively weighs the pros and cons of their action. In the case of Romeo and Juliet, suicide appeared the only way out. Many modern teens may not necessarily, commit suicide, but turn to alcohol, drugs, and sex to avoid certain troubling situations or to appear as an adult-other poor decisions.