The violent events that have occurred in schools this year are evidence of the problems facing parents of teenagers. The new edition of this guide for parents, educators, and others who work with teens provides a solid foundation for strengthening family and community bonds. The author, a specialist in parenting education, has raised five children. The popularity of previous editions of this work, created for schools in Michigan, resulted in a new version with national distribution. The book tells parents how to establish good relationships with their teenagers by providing consistent discipline, personal involvement, guidance, and academic opportunity. Open discussion of difficult subjects such as sexuality, substance abuse, and violence, as well as guidelines for safety and lifestyle help parents form bonds with their children and encourage community and school involvement. The resource lists at the end of each chapter are very useful. This book is a good addition to all parenting collections.ABarbara M. Bibel, Oakland P.L., CA
Copyright 1999 Reed Business Information, Inc.
Becky J. Smith, Ph.D., CHES, CAE, Executive Director, American Association for Health Education
A very timely and caring book about the future of our young people. Based on contemporary research and writings, critiqued and advised by eminent authorities in health and education, "Healthy Teens" is not only readable and encouraging but beautifully and sensitively illustrated. It presents authentic snapshopts of the current environment for teens, along with straightforward factual information. It advises families and professionals on how to assist in the development of decent, empathetic young people, who will give a lift to civilization in the new millennium.
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