Beginning of Essay
Book Title: Adolescence – The Survival Guide for Parents And Teenagers Authors: Elizabeth Fenwick and Dr. Tony Smith Publisher: DK Publishing, Inc. This book is exactly what it says it is – a Guidebook or Manual for both parents and teens that offers insight a ....

Middle of Essay
.... useful in that they provide a supportive and understanding perspective. They give teens a chance to step into the shoes of their parents and ponder their situation within a wide range of potential parental concerns. The primary content of the book is intended for parents and goes into more depth than a typical teen section. Illustrated with easy to follow graphic organizers, the section intended for parents is packed with numerous case histories, tables and charts, questionnaires, dialogues, and issues common to families with teenagers. Of particular importance are the case histories, dialogue, and issue boxes. The case histories are taken from ....