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A Parent's Guide to Teens: The Growing Season Book
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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.
- 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.
