Sex and Your Teenager

John Coleman 지음

Wiley 2003년 03월 28일 출간

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As we all know, sexuality is not an easy topic for parents and carers to deal with once their children enter adolescence. We are all aware of the need to discuss sex with our kids, the only question is, how to start the conversation?This practical, down-to-earth book offers tips on how to broach the subject and gives advice on a range of problems from the bodily changes at puberty through to coping with relationships, contraception and HIV.And in light of modern society's ever changing attitudes towards sexual behaviour, more controversial issues are addressed such as sexual orientation and STDs.Written in a very open, honest style, yet based on a solid bedrock of scientific information this book will help you to help your teenager to cope with their own sexuality.* Written by a very well respected academic* Includes useful lists of organisations and further reading* Will empower you to develop a deeper, more satisfying relationships with your teenage kids

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About the AuthorForeword by Anne Weyman, OBE (Chief Executive, Family Planning Association) IntroductionPubertyBodily changes in girlsBodily changes in boysThe age of pubertyThe emotional consequences of pubertyPeriodsWet dreamsIs puberty starting earlier than in previous generations?Learning about sexSchoolsParentsSocietyFriendsThe mediaCommunicationSexual development in early adolescenceThe need for privacyRelationships with adultsBoys and girls are differentMasturbationThe fears and anxieties of adultsThe fears and anxieties of teenagersFirst relationshipsLove and romanceReadiness for sexContraceptionPersonal safetyEssential messages for parents to emphasiseThe impact of teenage sexuality on the familyThe parent's own sexualityBoundaries and limitsSex in the homeUnsuitable relationshipsLone parentsStep-familiesRisky behaviourThe nature of adolescenceSexual risksTeenage pregnancySexually transmitted infections (STIs)HIV/AIDSAssault, rape and exposure to violenceThe parent's responseSexual orientationThe process of choosing sexual orientationFinding out that your teenager is gay or lesbianSex and the lawThe age of consentConfidentialitySexual abuseThe parent's roleThe generation gapManaging conflict between parentsCommunicationIndex

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"..provides straightforward tips and hints.." (Young People Now, December 2001)"...we believe this book can be a useful guide for many parents, but also teachers and even teenagers, who want to take a peek." (Int Jnl of Adolescent Medical Health, Vol.14, No.2, 2002)"This is a book that understands what the problems actually are, and goes a long way to being an aid to finding ways to overcome them." (Young Minds Magazine, May/June 2002)"...We believe this book can be a useful guide for parents as well as teachers and even teenagers..." (Int Jnl of Adolescent Medical Health, Vol.14, No.2, 2002)"...I would happily recommend the book, to any parents who are having difficulties with their teenagers..." (BACHH News, Summer 2002)&&"…a practical, easy-to-read, down-to-earth guide…a valuable and reassuring guide…&" (Jnl of Clinical Child Psychology and Psychiatry, Vol 8(1))&"…provides the latest information and advice…ideal guide for parents, teachers and anyone who works with young people…&" (Stress News, April 2004)

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저자(글) John Coleman

투자자이자 작가 겸 대중 연설가. 가치 지향적 투자 기업 소버린 캐피털(Sovereign’s Capital)의 매니징 파트너다. 이전에는 맥킨지 & 컴퍼니, 브리지워터 어소시에이츠, 인베스코에서 임원으로 근무했다. 주기적으로 기고하는 〈하버드 비즈니스 리뷰〉를 필두로, 〈포브스〉, 〈워싱턴 포스트〉, 〈뉴욕 타임스〉, 〈파이낸셜 타임즈〉, 〈LA 타임스〉 등 여러 매체에 글을 실었다. 《열정과 목적(Passion and Purpose)》을 비롯해 두 권의 책도 펴냈다. 코카콜라, 서울 대학교 등 수많은 대학과 기업에서 강연했는데, 특히 학생 대상의 강연을 좋아한다. 교육 단체들과의 작업을 포함, 특히 지역사회에서 활발하게 활동하고 있다. 베리 대학교, 하버드 경영대학원, 하버드 케네디 스쿨에서 공부했다. 프레지덴셜 리더십 스콜라, 조지 펠로우, 케네디 스쿨 주커먼 펠로우에 선정되었다. 아내 재키와 어린 네 자녀, ‘브루스 윌리스’라는 이름의 턱수염도마뱀 외 여러 작은 동물들과 함께 애틀랜타에 산다. 목적과 기쁨이 균형을 이루는 아름다운 삶을 선사해 주는 가족에게 늘 감사하고 있다.