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Index
Cover
About the Book
Title Page
Contents
Preface
SO WHY WRITE A NEW EDITION OF SURVIVING ADOLESCENTS?
Introduction
WELCOME TO ADOLESCENCE
Part 1 All about adolescents
Chapter 1 What is adolescence?
PUBERTY
EARLY PUBERTY
LATE PUBERTY
Chapter 2 Stages of adolescent development
LATE PRIMARY SCHOOL (AGES 8–10)
EARLY-TO-MID SECONDARY SCHOOL (AGES 11–14)
MID-TO-LATE SECONDARY SCHOOL (AGES 15–17)
YOUNG/EMERGING ADULTHOOD (AGES 18–25)
THE TEENAGE BRAIN
A TESTING TIME FOR ALL
Chapter 3 Why are young adults still at home?
WHAT ARE THE REASONS FOR STAYING AT OR MOVING BACK HOME?
Should I charge them rent?
Part 2 Successfully navigating the teen years
Chapter 4 Parenting styles
PARENTING STYLES
Authoritarian: command and control
Authoritative: limits set, but negotiated
PERMISSIVE/INDULGENT: NO LIMITS OR BOUNDARIES
Uninvolved/neglectful parenting
WHAT IS THE BEST PARENTING STYLE?
I’m their best friend!
They need help with their science project!
It’s dangerous out there!
Chapter 5 Communicating with your teenager
Chapter 6 Helping your teenager flourish
1. HAVING AN ADULT MENTOR OR ROLE MODEL IN THEIR LIVES
2. HAVING SOMETHING THEY ARE GOOD AT
3. HAVING EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE
4. HAVING A SENSE OF MEANING IN THEIR LIVES
5. POSITIVE SELF-TALK AND A WILLINGNESS TO PERSEVERE
A NOTE FOR FATHERS
Chapter 7 Making decisions with your teenager
IS MY TEENAGER READY TO . . . CATCH PUBLIC TRANSPORT ALONE?
IS MY TEENAGER READY TO . . . GET A MOBILE PHONE?
IS MY TEENAGER READY TO . . . GO TO AN EVENING PARTY?
IS MY TEENAGER READY TO . . . STAY AT HOME ALONE ALL DAY?
SHOULD MY TEENAGER . . . HAVE A CURFEW?
Chapter 8 Setting rules and limits
CONSEQUENCES
WHAT TO DO WHEN YOU’RE DESPERATE
GIVE THEM YOUR TRUST AND RESPECT
Chapter 9 Strengthening families
Part 3 Common issues
Chapter 10 School
EDUCATION FOR ALL?
SINGLE SEX VS CO-ED
BUT THE BOYS . . .
HOW TO HELP BOYS (AND GIRLS) GET MORE OUT OF SCHOOL
Chapter 11 Technology
ADOLESCENTS USE TECHNOLOGY DIFFERENTLY FROM US
ONLINE DANGERS
SOCIAL MEDIA
MUSICAL.LY – A CASE STUDY FOR THE CONTEMPORARY PARENT
PARENTAL CONTROLS
SEARCH ENGINES
WHAT TO DO IF THEY SEE INAPPROPRIATE MATERIAL
Chapter 12 Bullying
HOW TO TELL IF YOUR CHILD IS BEING BULLIED
WHAT IF YOUR CHILD IS DOING THE BULLYING?
Step 1. Manage your reactions and get the facts
Step 2. Take time to process the information
Step 3. Talk with your child
Step 4. Work to resolve the situation
Chapter 13 Mental health
HOW DO I KNOW IF THERE IS A PROBLEM WITH MY TEENAGER?
Chapter 14 Risky business
DRUG AND ALCOHOL USE
WHAT IF MY CHILD COMES HOME DRUNK?
WHAT ABOUT OTHER DRUGS?
SEX
PIERCINGS, PURPLE HAIR AND TATTOOS
GAMING
Chapter 15 Family breakdown
WHAT DO TEENAGERS SAY ABOUT FAMILY BREAKDOWN?
WHAT SHOULD I BE AWARE OF WHEN SEPARATING?
THE THIRD WHEEL
I’M REPARTNERING – WILL MY TEENAGER GET ALONG WITH MY NEW PARTNER?
I’M NOT COPING . . .
Afterword
AND THE FINAL WORD GOES TO . . .
Resources
adf.org.au
raisingchildren.net.au/teens/teens.html
commonsensemedia.org
healthyfamilies.beyondblue.org.au/age-13
parents.au.reachout.com
esafety.gov.au
fds.org.au
Acknowledgements
Michael Carr-Gregg
Elly Robinson
About the Authors
BOOKS BY DR MICHAEL CARR-GREGG
ALSO BY THE AUTHORS
Imprint
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