Description
The most trying times in a child's life are during their pre-teen and teen years. Even the most well-meaning and engaged parents and teachers are often ill equipped to deal effectively with adolescents and their remarkable yet confounding social and emotional changes.
Surviving Adolescence follows the roller coaster ride parents with teenagers experience, stages that author Michael Gilbert calls Ratcheting Up, the First Drop, Loop-de-Loop, Climbing, the Steep Drop, In the Tunnel, Into the Daylight, and Leveling Off. These stages cover issues such as preparing for adolescence, the reality of confronting puberty, the family unit, and how to help teens confront a new social environment, including cyberspace. Additional areas covered are recognizing the need for productive activities, discussing burgeoning sexual issues, bullying, and substance abuse. Suggestions for communicating effectively and taking care of yourself are included, too, making this a well-rounded and valuable resource for parents and educators alike.
Author: Michael B. Gilbert
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
Published: 11/11/2023
Pages: 160
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.46lbs
Size: 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.37d
ISBN13: 9781538191200
ISBN10: 1538191202
BISAC Categories:
- Family & Relationships | Life Stages | Adolescence
- Family & Relationships | Parenting | Fatherhood