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Author: [French] Michel Fize
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Publish Date: 2005-01-01
Features: What's Wrong with Adolescents? The adolescents that worry parents need more attention rather than anxiety! Both psychologically and physiologically, they are in a period of growth, experiencing spiritual and physical maturity and development. On the surface, they seem to care about nothing. They appear self-centered, emotionally confused. However, deep down, they are more filled with helplessness, and they vent their helplessness through various extreme behaviors to attract the attention of adults! For their sometimes rebellious behavior, adults, besides blaming, raging, or feeling helpless, have they thought deeply: can we provide them with a better environment for growth? The book Adolescents, with the perspective and reflections of the French, proposes some viewpoints that can serve as a valuable reference for us to strengthen the ideological and moral education of minors. From birth to death, everyone goes through a series of changes to continuously mature. And adolescence is the turbulent period among the seven "life cycles." In fact, "In a person's life, only old age and adolescence are periods full of wisdom."
Author Introduction: Michel Fize is a sociologist at the Institute of Social Research (Paris), France, specializing in adolescent, youth, and family issues. He has published eight books on the topic of adolescents.
Translator Introduction: Ao Min is a French teacher at the School of Foreign Languages, Sichuan University. She holds a master's degree in linguistics from the third university of Montpellier, France, and is currently pursuing a Ph.D. degree there.
Table of Contents:
Preface
Adolescents and Themselves
Adolescence is a Period of Development
The Beginning of Adolescence is Getting Earlier, While the End is Getting Later
Adolescence is a Dangerous Age, an Annoying Age
Adolescent Development Means Spiritual and Physical Pain
Adolescents Seem to Care About Nothing, Lack Responsibility, Are Self-Centered, and Lack Belief
The Increasing Phenomenon of Adolescent Suicide
Adolescents and Peer Relationships
Adolescents Have Their Own Unique Culture, Belonging to a Different World
Adolescents Have Different "Outward Appearances"
Adolescents Enjoy Being in Groups
Adolescents Like Adventure and Seeking Stimulation
Adolescents Are Having Sex at an Earlier Age
Adolescents Smoke, Drink, and Use Illegal Drugs
Adolescents and Society
Adolescents Like to Rebel Against Their Parents and Exclude Adults
Adolescents Are Idealists, Dreaming of Changing the World
Adolescents Are All Tendency Towards Violence and Crime
Adolescents Only Know How to Spend Money
Adolescents Don't Care About Social Life
Conclusion