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Teen Spirit: How Adolescence Transformed the Adult World
by Paul HoweTeen Spirit offers a novel and provocative perspective on how we came to be living in an age of political immaturity and social turmoil. Award-winning author Paul Howe argues it's because a teenage mentality has slowly gripped the adult world.Howe contends that many features of how we live today—some regrettable, others beneficial—can be traced to the emergence of a more defined adolescent stage of life in the early twentieth century, when young people started spending their formative, developmental years with peers, particularly in formal school settings. He shows how adolescent qualities have slowly seeped upward, where they have gradually reshaped the norms and habits of adulthood. The effects over the long haul, Howe contends, have been profound, in both the private realm and in the public arena of political, economic, and social interaction. Our teenage traits remain part of us as we move into adulthood, so much so that some now need instruction manuals for adulting.Teen Spirit challenges our assumptions about the boundaries between adolescence and adulthood. Yet despite a cultural system that seems to be built on the ethos of Generation Me, it's not all bad. In fact, there has been an equally impressive rise in creativity, diversity, and tolerance within society: all traits stemming from core components of the adolescent character. Howe's bold and suggestive approach to analyzing the teen in all of us helps make sense of the impulsivity driving society and encourages us to think anew about civic reengagement.
Teen Spirit: Sparking Connection with Your Teenager
by Pragati Jalan SurekaDiscover a world beyond the shadows of perfection...In this heartwarming tale, Dr Auluck shares her life&’s turning point—the birth of her son, Puneet, who was born with Down Syndrome. What initially appeared as a catastrophic event for a deeply intellectual mind led to a deep inner churning. As she grappled with the complexities of her child&’s condition, she embarked on a path of self-discovery and profound empathy.This book explores the author&’s emotional journey through three sections: Her personal experiences challenging societal norms, insights into intellectual disability and its impact on personal development as a psychologist, and her role as an activist creating Muskaan—an adult training and employment centre for individuals with intellectual disabilities. Emphasising the importance of understanding their world, she advocates for holistic development to nurture responsible and emotionally stable adults. The book also highlights how her Vedanta-rooted vision provided strength amid life&’s challenges.A Mother&’s Reflections is a raw and inspirational tale of personal growth, empathy, and social change, exploring the depths of humanity and the transformative power of love and acceptance.
Teen Violence in America: How Do We Save Our Children?
by Joseph Kolb"A powerful and important book that explains the epidemic rise and complex underlying causes of youth violence, and opens a discussion on strategies to protect our children from physical and emotional harm." Our children are our future. Yet every day, new reports come in describing violent assaults against youths, or dramatic increases in gang recruitment of teens, or the terrible, hostile environments children are forced to grow up in. Teen Violence in America is a careful examination of the causes of this epidemic rise in youth violence. But more than that, it opens a discussion on strategies that have been proven most effective for protecting our children from physical and emotional harm. Each of us has a responsibility to do all we can to ensure that children are raised happy, healthy and emotionally whole. Change is needed, as is a renewed commitment to our youth—and the only way that can happen is if we understand the dangers our children face in their daily lives. Teen Violence in America identifies those circumstances that place youths at risk for violent behavior, what ignites this predilection into violent action, and identifies strategies that can be employed to mitigate the damage and put them on a positive life track. From family life to school environment and opportunities, cultural and political influences, drugs and gangs, Teen Violence in America looks deeply into the different factors contributing to this epidemic.
Teen, Inc
by Stefan PetruchaLegally, a corporation is a person, so why shouldn't they be able to adopt a child? Fourteen year old Jaiden's family is a corporation and his home is an office building. When his parents are killed in an accident caused by a faulty piece of equipment manufactured by NECorp, the company adopts him and raises him in its headquarters. Now as a teenager, Jaiden, is longing for a normal life -- attending high school, living in a house, having a girlfriend -- and is starting to rebel in search of it. With the help of his new friend, Jenny, he uncovers some disturbing and scandalous information about NECorp and must make the tough decision to stay loyal to his "family" or to follow his instincts.
Teenage Boys: Surviving and Enjoying These Extraordinary Years
by Bill BeausayIt's Time to Show Up for Your Son in a Big Way. A teenage boy's world is a dynamic, unpredictable place. That's why stringent parenting "techniques" don't always bring about the results we expect. Though we know there's a lot riding on our ability to wisely parent teenage sons, it's hard to know the best way to proceed-and parents are often overwhelmed by the challenge. But now, in this fun and down-to-earth guide, Bill Beausay offers six fresh principles that can help you overcome your fears and powerfully shape the man inside your teenage boy. BRING OUT THE BEST IN YOUR TEENAGE SON. You know that you need to be involved in your son's life. But just being there physically isn't enough. Parents who enjoy the most success in raising teen boys are present in dramatic, colorful, in-your-face ways. Teenage Boys! Will help you discover how you can develop a clear, do-able plan that will significantly impact your teen's life-and your own. NOW WITH ANSWERS TO THE MOST FREQUENTLY ASKEDQUESTIONS ABOUT PARENTING TEEN BOYS.EXPANDED TO ADDRESS THE ISSUES THAT MATTER MOST TO TEENAGE BOYS AND THEIR PARENTS. INCLUDES ADVICE FOR TWO-PARENT FAMILIES, SINGLE PARENTS, GRANDPARENTS, AND STEPPARENTS. From the Trade Paperback edition.
Teenage Depression - A CBT Guide for Parents: Help your child beat their low mood
by Shirley Reynolds Monika ParkinsonDepression is one of the most common mental health problems and is estimated to affect around 15% of people at some point during their life. For many people depression is a life-long disorder which starts during the teenage years –around 10% of teenagers are estimated to have an episode of depression and many more experience persistent low mood. This accessible companion book to Am I Depressed and What Can I do About it? follows essentially the same structure and makes use of the same case studies, but looks at the issues from the parents’ point of view, and incorporates additional strategies for parents. From ‘what to look out for’, through what the evidence says about different forms of treatment, to family communication and relapse prevention. Each section includes troubleshooting boxes.
Teenage Depression - A CBT Guide for Parents: Help your child beat their low mood
by Shirley Reynolds Monika ParkinsonDepression is one of the most common mental health problems and is estimated to affect around 15% of people at some point during their life. For many people depression is a life-long disorder which starts during the teenage years –around 10% of teenagers are estimated to have an episode of depression and many more experience persistent low mood. This accessible companion book to Am I Depressed and What Can I do About it? follows essentially the same structure and makes use of the same case studies, but looks at the issues from the parents’ point of view, and incorporates additional strategies for parents. From ‘what to look out for’, through what the evidence says about different forms of treatment, to family communication and relapse prevention. Each section includes troubleshooting boxes.
Teenage Pregnancy, Parenting and Intergenerational Relations
by Sally BrownDrawing on interviews and focus groups with young mothers and fathers, their parents and other relatives, this book provides a rich exploration of the experience of being a teenage parent now, and for earlier generations, closely examining teenage pregnancy and parenting in families where two or more generations have been teenage mothers. Brown also explores the cultural and social contexts of teenage parenting by including the views of people who have many years' experience of working with young parents in health, social and welfare settings. The book challenges policy contexts which focus on negative aspects of teenage parenting, and shows that for many young people, parenting can be a positive experience. It will appeal to academics, policymakers and professionals with an interest in teenage pregnancy and parenting.
Teenage Runaways: Broken Hearts and "Bad Attitudes"
by Laurie SchaffnerTeenage Runaways: Broken Hearts and “Bad Attitudes” uncovers the perspectives of actual teenage runaways to help professionals, parents, and youths understand the widespread social problem of “last resort” behavior. You’ll learn the real reasons teenagers run away, and you’ll hear the anguished voices of the teenage runaways themselves, shattering the myth that only bad kids runaway.Teenage Runaways deflates popular misconceptions that runaways are incorrigible delinquents who want to leave home, that they make impulsive decisions to leave their families, and that they wish to never return. Reporting on a qualitative study of 26 runaways in a shelter in New England, this book reveals that many teenaged runaways leave home in search of safety and freedom from what they consider abusive treatment, whether physical, sexual, or emotional. In Teenage Runaways, you will discover valuable information about who these children are, why they are running away, and what you can do to help. Specifically, you will read about: why teenagers say they run away running away as “last resort behavior” what the experience of running away is like hope and desire for reconciliation with parents and family running away as a dynamic emotional experience for youths which reflects changes in their social bonds with peers, family, and adults in the educational, legal, and medical systems “emotional capital” from a heavily regulated authoritative environment Teenage Runaways provides you with a new understanding of teens in trouble to assist you in providing services to this needy and vulnerable population. First-hand accounts reveal the emotional motivations behind decisions to run away, such as 14 years-old Isabel who gives a painful account of what severe physical and sexual abuse feels like to an adolescent victim. Amy, also 14, tells her story of living with a mother who was extremely strict and betrayed her.
Teenage Waistland
by Lynn Biederman Lisa Pazer"You all believe that losing one-hundred-plus pounds will solve everything, but it won't. Something far heavier is weighing on you, and until you deal with that, nothing in your lives will be right. " -Betsy Glass, PhD, at first weekly group counseling session for ten severely obese teens admitted into exclusive weight-loss surgery trial Patient #1: Female, age 16, 5'4", 288 lbs. Thrust into size-zero suburban hell by remarried liposuctioned mom. Hates new school and skinny boy-toy stepsister. Body size exceeded only by her big mouth. Patient #2: Male, age 16, 6'2", 335 lbs. All-star football player, but if he gets "girl surgery," as his dad calls it, he'll probably get benched. Has moobies-male boobies. Forget about losing his V-card-he's never even been kissed. Patient #3: Female, age 15, 5'6", 278 lbs. Morbidly obese and morbid, living alone with severely depressed mother who won't leave her bed. Best and only friend is another patient, whose dark secret threatens everything Patient #3 believes about life. Told in the voices of patients Marcie Mandlebaum, Bobby Konopka, and Annie "East" Itou, Teenage Waistland is a story of betrayal, intervention, a life-altering operation, and how a long-buried truth can prove far more devastating than the layers of fat that protect it.
Teenage as a Second Language
by Jennifer A. Powell-Lunder Barbara R GreenbergWhat are you to do when your cheerful, friendly family members morph overnight into sarcastic, sullen, teens? How can you get through to these hormonally challenged strangers when all you get in return are sighs and eyerolls? Thankfully, this book reveals the groundbreaking strategies you can use to maintain good communication, healthy interaction, and strong connections to your teen, no matter how rocky the road to puberty becomes. You'll learn how to: Let your teens help set the rules--and the consequences for breaking them Realize that "me, me, me!" is actually age-appropriate Put honesty above all else Try not to criticize, judge, or become angry Based on the latest research, this book works as a Rosetta Stone to help you hear what your kids are really saying--and makes sure nothing is lost in translation!
Teenage as a Second Language
by Psyd Barbara R. Greenberg Jennifer A. Powell-LunderWhat are you to do when your cheerful, friendly family members morph overnight into sarcastic, sullen, teens? How can you get through to these hormonally challenged strangers when all you get in return are sighs and eyerolls? Thankfully, this book reveals the groundbreaking strategies you can use to maintain good communication, healthy interaction, and strong connections to your teen, no matter how rocky the road to puberty becomes. You'll learn how to: Let your teens help set the rules--and the consequences for breaking them Realize that "me, me, me!" is actually age-appropriate Put honesty above all else Try not to criticize, judge, or become angry Based on the latest research, this book works as a Rosetta Stone to help you hear what your kids are really saying--and makes surenothingis lost in translation!
Teenage as a Second Language: A Parent's Guide to Becoming Bilingual
by Barbara R GreenbergWhat are you to do when your cheerful, friendly family members morph overnight into sarcastic, sullen, teens? How can you get through to these hormonally challenged strangers when all you get in return are sighs and eyerolls?Thankfully, this book reveals the groundbreaking strategies you can use to maintain good communication, healthy interaction, and strong connections to your teen, no matter how rocky the road to puberty becomes. You'll learn how to:Let your teens help set the rules--and the consequences for breaking themRealize that "me, me, me!" is actually age-appropriatePut honesty above all elseTry not to criticize, judge, or become angry Based on the latest research, this book works as a Rosetta Stone to help you hear what your kids are really saying--and makes sure nothing is lost in translation!
Teenagers
by Gordon Neufeld David BainbridgeTeenagers reimagines the way people think about adolescents. No longer society's scourge and scapegoat, the teenager emerges from David Bainbridge's fascinating study as an awe-inspiring natural phenomenon that evokes reverence and wonder. Bainbridge, a veterinarian and anatomist, suggests that the second decade is the most important in the human lifecycle. In lively prose, he explains the science behind the changes that occur both on the surface of the teenage body and deep within the teenage brain, from lanky limbs and bad skin to falling in love, sleeping till noon, and the irresistible allure of sex, drugs, and rock'n'roll. Observed through a scientific lens, these bizarre biological transformations and behavioral anomalies snap into focus, as not only a beautifully choreographed sequence of steps on the path to adulthood, but also as a key evolutionary factor in the success of the species.
Teenagers 101: What a Top Teacher Wishes You Knew About Helping Your Kid Succeed
by Rebecca DeurleinAs a parent, you want to see your teen succeed in school and in life—and you do your best to help. But how do you know what will make a difference? Maybe it’s time to listen to a teacher. Day in and day out, teachers watch kids interact with peers, make decisions, deal with difficulty, accept or deflect responsibility . . . Teachers are our eyes and ears—and there’s a lot they wish we knew. In Teenagers 101, veteran high school teacher Rebecca Deurlein examines how we can support our teens as they cope with the challenges of the modern world. In an age of instant gratification, how do they learn to work hard? How do they become self-reliant when Mom and Dad are quick to step in? How do they make the transition from kids to adults? Speaking as an educator and a parent herself, Deurlein offers practical strategies for getting teens to: Be self-motivated • Take responsibility for learning • Puzzle through problems • Become their own advocate • Present themselves well • And more Packed with engaging anecdotes and backed by years of experience, Teenagers 101 is a crash course on the skills teenagers everywhere need to thrive in college and beyond.
Teenagers Explained: A manual for parents by teenagers
by Megan Lovegrove Louise BedwellTeenagers Megan and Louise reveal what your teen's thinking! If you're a parent and can't quite remember what it's like to be a spotty teen with raging hormones and you feel like this generation of 'yoofs' is like a different species, then Teenagers Explained is just what you're looking for! With tips, advice and help on how to raise your teen, from a teen. Teenagers Megan and Louise dish the dirt on what they and many other teens really think about life; from school and social networking to sex and drugs, so that you know what's really going on (stuff they may be too embarrassed to talk to you about). They also include loads of tips and advice including how to: Understand your teenager and improve communication Deal with low self-esteem and issues with confidence Cope with rebellious behaviour Talking to your teen, including the S-E-X talk with minimal embarrassment Unlike other good parenting books written by 'grown ups' Teenagers Explained is a genuinely engaging, interesting and insightful read - written by the true experts, the teens themselves.
Teenagers Explained: A manual for parents by teenagers
by Megan Lovegrove Louise BedwellTeenagers Megan and Louise reveal what your teen's thinking! If you're a parent and can't quite remember what it's like to be a spotty teen with raging hormones and you feel like this generation of 'yoofs' is like a different species, then Teenagers Explained is just what you're looking for! With tips, advice and help on how to raise your teen, from a teen. Teenagers Megan and Louise dish the dirt on what they and many other teens really think about life; from school and social networking to sex and drugs, so that you know what's really going on (stuff they may be too embarrassed to talk to you about). They also include loads of tips and advice including how to: Understand your teenager and improve communication Deal with low self-esteem and issues with confidence Cope with rebellious behaviour Talking to your teen, including the S-E-X talk with minimal embarrassment Unlike other good parenting books written by 'grown ups' Teenagers Explained is a genuinely engaging, interesting and insightful read - written by the true experts, the teens themselves.
Teenagers Learn What They Live: Parenting To Inspire Integrity And Independence
by Rachel Harris Dorothy Law NolteParenting by example. Using the simple, powerful message that turned Children Learn What They Live into an international bestseller with over 1.5 million copies in print, Drs. Dorothy Law Nolte and Rachel Harris bring their unique perspective to families with adolescents. <P><P> Structured, like the first book, around an inspirational poem, Teenagers Learn What They Live addresses the turbulent teenage years, when a stew of hormones, pressures, and temptations makes for such extreme challenges for parents and children. Teenagers addresses popularity and peer pressure ("If teenagers live with rejection, they learn to feel lost"); the responsibilities of maturity ("If teenagers live with too many rules, they learn how to get around them./ If teenagers live with too few rules, they learn to ignore the needs of others"); body image and the allure of cigarettes, drugs, and alcohol ("If teenagers live with healthy habits, they learn to be kind to their bodies"). <P> Central to the book are ways for parents to communicate with their teenage children-including how to deal with being "tuned out" and when to start the conversation again-and how to strike the right balance between holding on and accepting a teen's growing independence. Hundreds of examples of parent-child interactions cover everything from the all-night graduation party to problems of sexual identity, providing great guidance as well as effective conversation starters.
Teenagers Preparing for the Real World
by Chad FosterFinally a book that young people like to read! Teenagers Preparing for the Real World is a short, engaging book that teaches students the critical skills they need for success in the real-world. Chad Foster relates to young people and delivers the messages that parents, educators and employers value and reward. Through inspirational and entertaining stories about people like Michael Jordan, Elton John and Arnold Schwarzenegger, the book's messages of success focus on the pursuit of dreams, communication skills, early career preparation, networking skills, integrity, and community service. It's Fun! It's Easy! It's Right for teaching core values to today's youth.
Teenagers Translated: A Parent’s Survival Guide
by Janey Downshire Naella GrewFully updated September 2018Your family therapist in a bookParenting a child from around aged 10 can be a testing time for today’s parents. In addition to the onset of trademark teenage behaviours, many families are seeing a marked increase in worrying dysfunctional issues like high levels of anxiety, depression, aggression or apathy, screen addiction (social media, gaming and pornography), eating issues, binge drinking, drugs and self harm. These problems have their roots in dysregulated anxiety, but once they have become established habits, they risk being categorized as a mental health disorder and are difficult to reverse without professional help. Often there is little obvious warning beforehand as teens start to explore their image, identity, socializing and relationships with peers, pushing boundaries and establishing independent attitudes. This positive, practical and straightforward Parent’s Survival Guide will help all parents to:- Feel more informed and aware about growing up today- Know how to respond and react effectively to a wide range of issues- Maintain a positive influence whilst they grow up- Keep lines of communication open- Provide a balanced parent/teenage relationship- Establish a secure, safe, home and family life- Boost a child’s self-esteem and self-confidence- Build their child’s resilience skills- Have a positive impact on their child’s mental health and wellbeing
Teenagers: An American History
by Grace PalladinoRanges widely across American culture of the middle twentieth century to depict the shifting characterizations of teens from invisible young adults to young soldiers in training, to bobby soxers and zoot suiters, to rock 'n' rollers and juvenile delinquents, from hippies to savvy consumers. In this book, Grace Palladino examines everything from Andy Hardy and Elvis Presley to Seventeen magazine and MTV.
Teenie
by Christopher GrantHigh school freshman Martine (Teenie for short) is a good student, with a bright future ahead of her. She's desperate to be accepted into a prestigious study abroad program in Spain so that she can see what life is like beyond the streets of Brooklyn. She wouldn't mind escaping from her strict (though lovable) parents for awhile either. But when the captain of the basketball team starts to pay attention to her after she's pined away for him for months and Cherise, her best friend, meets a guy online, Teenie's mind is on anything but her schoolwork. Teenie's longtime crush isn't what he seemed to be, nor is her best friend's online love. Can Teenie get her act together in time to save her friendship with Cherise, save her grade point average so that she can study in Spain, and save herself from a potentially dangerous relationship? Christopher Grant makes a stunning literary debut with this warmly told story about friends, family, and finding oneself. From the Hardcover edition.
Teens Can Make It Happen
by Stedman GrahamThe teenage years are filled with growth, promise, trials, and tribulations. During this time, one may be faced with life-changing decisions and challenges. And often these dilemmas are not easily answered. In Teens Can Make It Happen: Nine Steps to Success, prominent businessman and author Stedman Graham guides readers to a better understanding of themselves, their strengths, and their desires, while helping them to devise and achieve plans for realizing their visions. In an entertaining and interactive style, Graham bridges the gap between education and the real world, and provides teenagers with the means to boost self-esteem, avoid peer pressure, and handle the daily stresses that come with being a young adult. As founder of Athletes Against Drugs, an organization created to combat drug abuse and promote youth leadership, Graham knows how to talk to teenagers. Teens Can Make It Happen is filled with relevant and practical wisdom for today's young adults. Its hands-on approach and personal style make this engaging handbook a must-have for teens as well as for parents, grandparents, and anyone else who influences young people.
Teens Gone Wired: Are You Ready?
by Lyndsay GreenThe digital revolution has left many parents feeling intimidated by the world their teens inhabit and they worry that they lack the experience to parent effectively. Teens Gone Wired: Are You Ready? examines today’s parenting challenges from the totality of the teen experience. The book combines advice from dozens of parents and teens with a wealth of recommended sources, including links to many online support systems. All of the key debates that parents are having with their wired teens are discussed, including:Fun vs. ObsessionSharing vs. IndiscretionForging an Identity vs. Performing for an AudienceReal Friends vs. Virtual FriendsSexual Well-Being vs. Sexual HealthPrivacy vs. AnonymityEducation vs. EntertainmentYour Teen’s Issues vs. Your Own IssuesBy recounting stories from families who’ve been there and providing practical tips, the book shores up parents’ confidence and gives parents the tools they need to raise today’s teens. Green emphasizes the critical role for parents in mediating their teens’ experiences with both the digital and the real world. While the book is unflinching in acknowledging the trials that parents face today, it supports the author’s optimism that parents are not only capable of doing a good job, they can have fun along the way.
Teens Under the Influence
by Katherine KetchamAcross the United States, in small towns and major cities, in suburbs and slums, in public and private schools, thousands of kids are experimenting with drugs. Many of them will become addicts; some will die. The first and only book to focus entirely on adolescent alcohol and other drug use, Teens Under the Influence addresses the immediate dangers that threaten these kids--exploring the short- and long-term effects of their addiction and giving parents solid, sensitive, practical advice to combat this growing epidemic.Knowledge is the key to defeating drug addictions, and that is what this comprehensive, timely new book provides. Full of candid true stories from adolescent drug users, with facts based on the most recent scientific research, Teens Under the Influence tells you exactly what you need to know to deal with your child's problem, covering such important topics as* The common myths and misconceptions about drug addiction* The crucial differences between adult and adolescent dependency* The reasons kids get hooked* The stages of adolescent addiction* The different kinds of drugs kids use and combine* Various treatment options and how to choose the best treatment for your child* Strategies for handling relapsesTeens Under the Influence offers practical help that may save your child's life. It may save the life of a friend. And it may save your own.From the Trade Paperback edition.