What Smart Teenagers Know...About Dating, Relationships & Sex [Paperback]

Deborah Hatchell (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: June 1, 2003

The ultimate dating & relationship book for teens. This comprehensive source for teenagers covers dating, relationships, and sex, and covers them well while weaving such themes as self-esteem, trust, mutual respect, thoughtful decision making, and communication throughout each chapter. ItÕs an excellent tool for parents, teachers, clergy, and health professionals to reach teens and prevent the problems parents dread.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"I can't believe an adult figured this out and put it in a book." -- Janet Krupin, age 15, Kennewick, WA

"Should be required reading for all romantically curious teenagers—which is 99% of all teenagers!" -- Dr. Mike Riera, Author,

"This book explained the exact problems I had from what I was feeling, to what my boyfriend was thinking." -- Alexandra, age 17, Florida

"This book is a key that will take you to the heart of what’s on a teenager’s mind." -- Jack Canfield, co-author Chicken Soup for the Teenage Soul

It would be an excellent tool for parents, teachers, clergy, and health professionals to reach and support teens. -- ForeWord Magazine

This comprehensive guide weaves such themes as self-esteem, trust, mutual respect, thoughtful decision making, and communication throughout each chapter. -- ForeWord Magazine, June, 2003

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 13 and up
  
• Paperback: 300 pages
• Publisher: Piper Books (June 1, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0972281908
• ISBN-13: 978-0972281904
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 15.5 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #643,755 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

16 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Most Informative and Useful, December 5, 2003

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James K. (California) - See all my reviews

This review is from: What Smart Teenagers Know...About Dating, Relationships & Sex (Paperback)

I wanted a book for my 13 year old grandson as he heads into the girls-phase of his life. I was impressed enough with this book that I read the whole thing myself, and have purchased several copies for friends and a colleague to give to their teens or grandchildren.

The book is down to earth and sensible. Has all the tips and pointers I wish I had known about 45 years ago! There are no pictures or drawings of anatomy, so this isn't a primer for "where do babies come from," but has the more important information about emotions, social issues, and how to get through the dating scene without the usual bumps that teens encounter.

16 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This book is the one...., January 4, 2004

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John Adkins (Huntington, West Virginia) - See all my reviews

This review is from: What Smart Teenagers Know...About Dating, Relationships & Sex (Paperback)

This book tells teens everything they need to know about teenage relations. From friendships to dating, from relationships and sex. This book tells you more than your Health class. I found this book to give every situation on dating, relationships, and sex. It teaches you how to kiss, survive a breakup, and know when you are ready for sex. Plus, this book has quizzes like "Are You Ready To Date", "Top 10 Turn-ons", "10-Step Guide to Giving a Killer Kiss." This book has actual letters from real teens about almost every topic so show that you aren't the only one going through that. Everyone does at some point!

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A good place to start, March 8, 2007

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Bookworm - See all my reviews

This review is from: What Smart Teenagers Know...About Dating, Relationships & Sex (Paperback)

Both of my teenagers got a lot from this book. While it was a bit heavy on the relationship therapy and light on the nuts and bolts of safe sex, it did bring up discussion topics that we'd missed in earlier conversations. Particularly for my son, who is not as comfortable as his sister in talking about this "stuff" with his parent, it was a way to at least introduce some of these ideas and make him look beyond the status of being seen with the gal in the shortest skirt to try to see how his actions would affect the person wearing it. Definitely worthwhile.