Introduction: why this book?
How adolescence marks the end of childhood (up to ages eight to nine)
Changes that get underway
Changes in the relationship
Issues in early adolescence (ages nineto thirteen)
The separation from childhood
Disorganization and distractibility
Fear of trying and boredom
Reluctance to work and to study
Issues in mid-adolescence (ages thirteen to fifteen)
Forming a family of friends
Puberty and vulnerability
Higher intensity friendships
Issues in late adolescence (ages fifteen to eighteen)
Risk taking and readiness
Issues in trial independence (ages eighteen to twenty-three)
Stepping off more on one's own
The need for self-discipline
The struggle for independence
Factors that can intensify adolescence development
The strong-willed adolescent
The adolescent only child
Epilogue: parenting your adult child.
Introduction: why this book?
How adolescence marks the end of childhood (up to ages eight to nine)
Changes that get underway
Changes in the relationship
Issues in early adolescence (ages nine to thirteen)
The separation from childhood
Disorganization and distractibility
Fear of trying and boredom
Reluctance to work and to study
Issues in mid-adolescence (ages thirteen to fifteen)
Forming a family of friends
Puberty and vulnerability
Higher intensity friendships
Issues in late adolescence (ages fifteen to eighteen)
Risk taking and readiness
Issues in trial independence (ages eighteen to twenty-three)
Stepping off more on one's own
The need for self-discipline
The struggle for independence
Factors that can intensify adolescence development
The strong-willed adolescent
The adolescent only child
Epilogue: parenting your adult child.
