The How Rude! Handbook of Friendship & Dating Manners for Teens: Surviving the Social Scene (How Rude Handbooks for Teens) [Paperback]

Alex J. Packer (Author)

Book Description

Series: How Rude Handbooks for Teens | Publication Date: September 15, 2004

Is there a proper way to make new friends? Is teasing always rude? What can you do about friendship problems?

How can you show a girl (or guy) that you like her (or him)? What’s the best way to ask someone out . . . and who pays for the date?

This book answers these questions and many more.

Along the way, teens learn the basics of polite behavior with friends and more-than-friends—and laugh out loud while learning.

Editorial Reviews

Review

“A fun read for teens trying to navigate their way through high school, home life and the dating scene.”—Youth Today

“Pretty doggone funny.”—Youthworker

 “Teens—and parents who want their reens to learn good manners—will enjoy these books. . . . Strongly recommended.”—Voice of Youth Advocates

 “Easily accessible.”—KLIATT

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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 13 and up
  
• Paperback: 128 pages
• Publisher: Free Spirit Publishing (September 15, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1575421658
• ISBN-13: 978-1575421650
• Product Dimensions: 6.8 x 5.1 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #979,465 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #25 in Books > 4-for-3 Books > Children's Books > Science, Nature & How It Works > Health > Sexuality
  • #31 in Books > 4-for-3 Books > Teens > Social Issues > Dating & Intimacy > Nonfiction

More About the Author

Alex J. Packer, Ph.D., is an educator, psychologist, screenwriter, and author of several books including How Rude!™, Bringing Up Parents, and Highs! He is president and CEO of FCD Educational Services, Inc., a Boston-based provider of drug education programs for schools and colleges worldwide.

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4.0 out of 5 stars Be aware of the Sex-Ediquette section., June 25, 2007

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This review is from: The How Rude! Handbook of Friendship & Dating Manners for Teens: Surviving the Social Scene (How Rude Handbooks for Teens) (Paperback)

The "Sex-Ediquette" chapter of this book makes references to oral sex, pregnancy, STDs and condom use. While this is certainly good information for a person to have, parents should be aware of its presence, and decide whether or not it is currently appropriate for their child. A parent may also want to consider whether or not to discuss the issues with the child prior to giving them the book, so that the child may be aware of any disagreements their parents may have with the author's views.