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A Parent's Guide to Teens: The Growing Season Video and Guide
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Introduction
Dear Parents
There seems to be a widespread belief that the teen years
are a difficult time. It is common for adults to smile knowingly
or even wince when they hear a reference to teens or to the
parenting of teens. The parenting of teens can be challenging.
But there are also rewards and joys in the parenting of teens.
We believe that both teens and the parents of those teens
would benefit from a more positive approach to teen-parent
relationships. That is what The Growing Season is all about.
- Offering some thoughts and ideas about
teen development and parent-teen relationships based on
research and the experiences of many parents.
- Presenting videotaped scenes involving
teens and parents to demonstrate possible actions.
- Providing activities and questions to stimulate
reflection and discussion.
- Listing resources for further information.
Here's what's covered in each chapter:
Parenting Teens Today looks at circumstances
of our life and times that affect teens and that provide the
context in which parenting takes place today.
Perception examines the effects of misperceptions
and self-fulfilling prophecies on teen-parent relationships.
Development considers typical developmental
changes of teens and parents of teens.
Communication explores that very important
part of the relationship between teens and parents, with an
emphasis on listening.
Conflict offers some suggestions for managing
the inevitable conflicts that will occasionally occur in families
with teens.
Discipline presents common parenting styles
and how they affect teens' behaviors and feelings.
Decision Making helps parents teach their
teens to be capable and responsible decision makers.
Friends and Peers aims to help parents understand
teen friendships and peer influence.
Hot Topics Q and A discusses common concerns
parents have regarding risky behaviors and building skills
for success in adulthood.
