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As a parent, you want to see your teen succeed in school and in life - and you do your best to help. But how do you know what will make a difference? Maybe itâs time to listen to a teacher.

Day in and day out, teachers watch kids interact with peers, make decisions, deal with difficulty, accept or deflect responsibilityâTeachers are our eyes and ears - and thereâs a lot they wish we knew.

In Teenagers 101, veteran high school teacher Rebecca Deurlein examines how we can support our teens as they cope with the challenges of the modern world. In an age of instant gratification, how do they learn to work hard? How do they become self-reliant when Mom and Dad are quick to step in? How do they make the transition from kids to adults? Speaking as an educator and a parent herself, Deurlein offers practical strategies for getting teens to:

  • Be self-motivated
  • Take responsibility for learning
  • Puzzle through problems
  • Become their own advocate
  • Present themselves wel

    Table of Contents

    CONTENTS

    ACKNOWLEDGMENTS ix

    INTRODUCTION 1

    CHAPTER 1 How to Motivate Your Kids 7

    CHAPTER 2 How to Encourage Perseverance in the Age of Instant Gratification 33

    CHAPTER 3 Too Old to Run to Mom or Dad: When to Get Involved and When to Step Back 49

    CHAPTER 4 Getting Teens to Accept Responsibility for Their Work, Their Decisions, and Their Mistakes 65

    CHAPTER 5 How to Get the Most from Parent-Teacher Conferences and Open Houses 85

    CHAPTER 6 Homework and Extracurriculars: Should You Still Be Involved in High School? 107

    CHAPTER 7 The Real Value of Advanced Placement (AP) Courses—and Who Should Take Them 129

    CHAPTER 8 College Isn’t for Everyone: Is It Best for Your Child? 147

    CHAPTER 9 The Dangers of Coddling: Helping Your Kids Develop Healthy Self-Esteem 165

    CHAPTER 10 Making Sure Teens Know That the Way They Look and Sound Matters 179

    CHAPTER 11 Getting Kids Organized: A Strong Foundation for a Lifetime of Success 195

    CHAPTER 12 How to Prepare Your Teens for Adulthood 211

    CONCLUSION: All We Can Do Is Our Best 231

    NOTES 235

    INDEX 238

    ABOUT THE AUTHOR 246

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      Publisher: HarperCollins Focus
      Publication Date: Publication Date: 16/12/2014
      ISBN13: 9780814434659, 978-0814434659
      ISBN10: 0814434657
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      Description

      Book Synopsis
      As a parent, you want to see your teen succeed in school and in life - and you do your best to help. But how do you know what will make a difference? Maybe itâs time to listen to a teacher.

      Day in and day out, teachers watch kids interact with peers, make decisions, deal with difficulty, accept or deflect responsibilityâTeachers are our eyes and ears - and thereâs a lot they wish we knew.

      In Teenagers 101, veteran high school teacher Rebecca Deurlein examines how we can support our teens as they cope with the challenges of the modern world. In an age of instant gratification, how do they learn to work hard? How do they become self-reliant when Mom and Dad are quick to step in? How do they make the transition from kids to adults? Speaking as an educator and a parent herself, Deurlein offers practical strategies for getting teens to:

      • Be self-motivated
      • Take responsibility for learning
      • Puzzle through problems
      • Become their own advocate
      • Present themselves wel

        Table of Contents

        CONTENTS

        ACKNOWLEDGMENTS ix

        INTRODUCTION 1

        CHAPTER 1 How to Motivate Your Kids 7

        CHAPTER 2 How to Encourage Perseverance in the Age of Instant Gratification 33

        CHAPTER 3 Too Old to Run to Mom or Dad: When to Get Involved and When to Step Back 49

        CHAPTER 4 Getting Teens to Accept Responsibility for Their Work, Their Decisions, and Their Mistakes 65

        CHAPTER 5 How to Get the Most from Parent-Teacher Conferences and Open Houses 85

        CHAPTER 6 Homework and Extracurriculars: Should You Still Be Involved in High School? 107

        CHAPTER 7 The Real Value of Advanced Placement (AP) Courses—and Who Should Take Them 129

        CHAPTER 8 College Isn’t for Everyone: Is It Best for Your Child? 147

        CHAPTER 9 The Dangers of Coddling: Helping Your Kids Develop Healthy Self-Esteem 165

        CHAPTER 10 Making Sure Teens Know That the Way They Look and Sound Matters 179

        CHAPTER 11 Getting Kids Organized: A Strong Foundation for a Lifetime of Success 195

        CHAPTER 12 How to Prepare Your Teens for Adulthood 211

        CONCLUSION: All We Can Do Is Our Best 231

        NOTES 235

        INDEX 238

        ABOUT THE AUTHOR 246

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