Preparing for adolescence

It's better to prepare than repair.
What do you say to a young person who's getting ready to
enter those turbulent teenage years? Dr. James Dobson, one of America's
leading family psychologists, knows how to speak directly and sincerely to
adolescents about the topics that trouble them most. Dr. James Dobson's
insights, concern and sincerity quickly win the respect and attention of his
readers, as he helps them in Preparing for Adolescence.
- Inferiority- How to avoid feelings of inferiority and develop self- confidence.
- Conformity- How to handle group pressure and the dangers of drug abuse and alcoholism.
- Puberty- Understanding physical changes, sexual development, menstruation, masturbation and fear of abnormality.
- Romantic love- The ten most common misconceptions about romantic love.
- Identity- How to make sound decisions, deal with feelings, overcome discouragement and handle independence.
Dr. James Dobson is founder and chairman of Focus on the Family, a nonprofit organization whose internationally syndicated radio programs are heard by more than 200 million people daily. He is the author of numerous bestselling books dedicated to the preservation of the family, including the award-winning Night Light and Night Light for Parents devotionals with his wife, Shirley. Dr. Dobson is a licensed psychologist and marriage, family, and child counselor. The Dobsons are parents of two grown children and live in Colorado Springs.
