FAQ: Teen Life
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Frequently Asked Questions About Foster Care
by Annie Leah Sommers
Part of the FAQ: Teen Life series
The foster care system is complicated and intimidating, which makes it all the more difficult for young people. This book outlines the steps, procedures, rules, and expectations involved in the often-frustrating world of foster care. Readers receive straightforward guidance in a reassuring, approachable, and inspiring tone.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Being Part of a Military Family
by Joyce Hart
Part of the FAQ: Teen Life series
The teenage years can be hard enough without any additional stresses. Yet being part of a military family can provide a number of additional strains and anxieties, especially during wartime. These can include separation from parents, worry about their well-being, repeated moves, separation from friends, and always being the new kid in school. Yet being in a military family also offers some special opportunities, such as travel, living in a foreign country, a tight sense of community with other military families, and a sense of national service and commitment. This book gently guides readers through the struggles and joys of family life in the military and provides lots of concrete coping strategies, insightful advice, and compassionate reassurance. Includes myths and facts about being part of a military family and ten great questions to ask a counselor.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Slander and Libel in the Digital Age
by Marie D. Jones
Part of the FAQ: Teen Life series
Now that online communication has become a routine part of everyday life, it is important for teens to understand how constitutional principles apply in the digital age. According to the courts, the First Amendment right to free speech applies online. However, this guarantee is subject to the same limits as in person and in print: citizens can't defame, libel, or slander others. But due to the anonymity, speed, and enormous reach of the Internet, it is unfortunately easier than ever to destroy a person's reputation by posting false information online. The author explains what kinds of speech constitute defamation, including libel and slander, and how to handle the issue when it arises in teen life. Related issues, including cyberbullying and hate speech, are also addressed.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Weight Loss
by Stephanie Watson
Part of the FAQ: Teen Life series
Weight and weight loss have become widely discussed topics, in the media and among teenage peers. There are many companies and programs that seem to offer fast "miracle" solutions for losing weight. This guide helps readers navigate the issue of weight loss by answering the complicated questions such as: Do I need to lose weight? What is the best way to go about it? And how can I avoid unhealthy weight-loss habits?
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Frequently Asked Questions About Body Piercing and Tattooing
by Sarah Sawyer
Part of the FAQ: Teen Life series
Body art, including tattooing and body piercing, is ubiquitous today, but many teens do not understand what is involved in these two forms of body modification. While not condoning the practices, this expert-reviewed book offers informed answers to the mo
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Frequently Asked Questions About Emergency Lifesaving Techniques
by Greg Roza
Part of the FAQ: Teen Life series
One's knowledge of emergency lifesaving techniques can mean the difference between a close-call and a tragic fatality. With more and more kids involved in extreme sports, organized sports, skiing, hiking, skateboarding, rock climbing, canoeing and rafting, mountain biking, surfing, and other risky activities, it is imperative that they learn how to stay safe and treat themselves and others in the event of an accident. Covering everything from broken bones, bleeding, trauma, and shock, to poisoning, exposure, and burns, this book provides readers with the basic information they need to save lives in an emergency. Also includes urgent reminders to immediately seek medical and emergency assistance from qualified EMTs before trying lifesaving techniques yourself. Includes myths and facts about emergency lifesaving techniques and ten great questions to ask an emergency room doctor.
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Frequently Asked Questions About How the Teen Brain Works
by Michael R. Wilson
Part of the FAQ: Teen Life series
Cognitive studies and cutting-edge neurological research have confirmed that the teenage brain has unique patterns of development. Written specifically for curious teens, this engaging book will give your readers a better understanding of why they think, feel, and act the way they do.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Birth Control
by Robert Greenberger
Part of the FAQ: Teen Life series
One of the most challenging decisions many teenagers face today is whether to engage in sex. In this thoughtful, friendly narrative, teens learn that whatever their reasons are for having sex, it is their responsibility to have safe sex. That means protecting themselves from sexually transmitted diseases and protecting themselves and their partner from pregnancy. Readers learn that the only true form of safe sex is abstinence. They also find out about methods of birth control and their effectiveness. This volume includes an overview of the human reproductive systems and some of the factors that affect the teen body. It also describes various contraceptives and their possible side effects. "Myths and Facts" and "Ten Great Questions to Ask a Doctor" provide additional useful guidance.
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Frequently Asked Questions About STDs
by Samuel G. Woods
Part of the FAQ: Teen Life series
This book answers the major questions about sexually transmitted diseases including HIV/AIDS, Syphilis, Gonorrhea, Chlamydia, and Herpes. Topics covered include prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and ways to keep others safe from infection. Filled with important information, this book aims to answer the questions that readers might be afraid or ashamed to ask an adult.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Wii and Video Game Injuries and Fitness
by Jeanne Nagle
Part of the FAQ: Teen Life series
Who would ever have imagined that the typically sedentary pleasures of video games would become responsible for sparking a growing trend towards movement-based and fitness-oriented home entertainment programs? With the introduction of Nintendo's Wii and other, similar game systems, Americans are suddenly hoisting themselves off their couches, grabbing a console, and getting heart-healthy workouts--all while remaining in front of their TV screens and having a blast. Early reports indicate the health benefits of these activity- and fitness-based video games are considerable. Yet there have also been reports of certain kinds of injuries peculiar to Wii and similar game systems. This book sorts out the reality from the hype and shows how you can minimize the likelihood of injury while maximizing your fitness-and fun-levels. Includes some common myths and facts about video game fitness and injuries and ten great questions to ask a doctor.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Cancer Decisions for You and Your Family
by Colleen Ryckert Cook
Part of the FAQ: Teen Life series
The cancers are a ubiquitous group of diseases that will affect an individual's life in some way or another. A diagnosis of cancer for a patient or loved one automatically generates questions. Oncologists have different techniques when delivering the prognosis-including allowing the news to 'sink in' before going further into details while others share so much that the details get lost in the emotional overload. This leaves a person desperate for honest and uncomplicated answers. This book presents the most commonly asked questions and provides compassionate, helpful answers.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Sleep and Sleep Deprivation
by Judy Monroe Peterson
Part of the FAQ: Teen Life series
We will spend about one-third of our lives sleeping. Sleep affects every aspect of life, including learning, memory, mood, and behavior. This engrossing book teaches readers about the sleep cycle and circadian rhythm. The effects and consequences of sleep deprivation are detailed, as well as common sleep disorders such as insomnia, sleep apnea, delayed sleep phase syndrome, restless legs syndrome, and narcolepsy. Diagnosis, treatment, and steps that teens can take to improve their sleep are also covered in this accessible and illuminating volume.
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Frequently Asked Questions About College and Career Training
by Jason Porterfield
Part of the FAQ: Teen Life series
Students graduating from high school have a wide variety of options to consider for continuing their education. Most students regard college study as the next logical step toward building the foundation for a successful career, but there are a number of o
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Frequently Asked Questions About Drinking and Driving
by Holly Cefrey
Part of the FAQ: Teen Life series
Drinking and driving is one of the highest killers of teens. This book brings the facts to light in an accessible, acceptable style in order to arm readers with the information they need to make smart, safe choices.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Smoking
by Elizabeth Keyishian
Part of the FAQ: Teen Life series
This straightforward resource gets down to basics and hosts a frank discussion on smoking, answering the most commonly posed questions. Packed full of useful and up-to-date statistics, readers will learn about the tactics that tobacco companies employ in advertising to target teens. It explains the difficult process of quitting and the steps smokers take when trying to kick the habit. Colorful photographs and informed diagrams, a list of myths and facts about smoking, and great questions to ask their doctor will engage the reader, imparting a clearer understanding of the topic.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Same-Sex Marriage and When a Parent Is Gay
by Tracy Brown
Part of the FAQ: Teen Life series
The issue of gay marriage is in the media every day. There are those who support it and those who oppose it. What a young reader can do when the issue affects him or her personally is addressed, as well as the most common questions surrounding gay marriage.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Financial Literacy
by Mary-Lane Kamberg
Part of the FAQ: Teen Life series
Today's world of finance matrixes can be truly confusing, and when money and finances are not a clear cut topic, many children and teens are left with more questions than answers. This friendly, expert narrative guides young readers through this complicat
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Frequently Asked Questions About Family Violence
by Jeremy Harrow
Part of the FAQ: Teen Life series
Family violence is its own unique kind, occurring within familial relationships. This guide to dealing with family violence addresses those sometimes difficult-to-answer questions that many teens may have. It includes guidance on where to go for help if you are a victim of family violence and how to break the cycle of abuse.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Overscheduling and Stress
by Daniel E. Harmon
Part of the FAQ: Teen Life series
Stress is a chemical process and is caused by emotions, but it affects the mood, body, and health. Young people are not immune to stress. Readers will learn that over-scheduling is the leading cause of stress for teen and adult sufferers. This helpful book explores acute and chronic stress, offering detailed information on causes and long-term effects. Students will learn how to spot the warning signs and how to manage and reduce stress.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Cosmetic Surgery
by Frances O'Connor
Part of the FAQ: Teen Life series
In 2009, nearly 210,000 cosmetic surgery procedures were performed on teens between the ages of thirteen and nineteen. The top five procedures performed were nose reshaping, breast reduction in men, breast augmentation, ear surgery, and liposuction. A driving factor for these surgeries-then and today-is the desire to fit in, and to correct what are seen as imperfections. This book serves as a friendly guide, teaching teens about the risks and dangers involved in cosmetic surgery, while dispelling many lingering myths. Readers who are hard-set on surgery are instructed about insurance coverage and costs, and how to find a qualified surgeon.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Exercise Addiction
by Edward Willett
Part of the FAQ: Teen Life series
Exercise addiction, also known as compulsive exercise, is characterized by using exercise to get rid of calories. This behavior is also known as exercise bulimia because the person is using exercise to purge calories from his or her system. The compulsive
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Frequently Asked Questions About Peer Pressure
by Rich Juzwiak
Part of the FAQ: Teen Life series
Everyone likes to be accepted and admired by others. During the teen years especially, this desire to be liked may lead to some difficult pressures. Should one cheat on a test or lie to a friend in order to be liked by others? And what should a person do
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Frequently Asked Questions About Alcohol Abuse and Binge Drinking
by Daniel E. Harmon
Part of the FAQ: Teen Life series
Alcohol is the most commonly used and abused drug among teens in the U.S. Young people who binge drink are more likely to experience academic and social problems, physical illnesses, risky sexual activity, car crashes, and accidental injuries. Alcohol poisoning, which can cause unconsciousness or even death, brings many underage drinkers to the emergency room each year. This book explains the health problem clearly and arms teens to make smart choices about alcohol.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Skin Cancer
by John M. Shea
Part of the FAQ: Teen Life series
Teens' enthusiasm for tanning can result in excessive sun exposure and the use of indoor tanning facilities. These activities put them at risk for skin cancer, including the deadliest form, melanoma. In fact, according to Johns Hopkins Children's Center, skin cancer is becoming increasingly common among teens and young adults. Readers will come to understand the various forms of skin cancer, including how they develop and how they can be detected and treated. Teens learn how to protect themselves by practicing sun safety behaviors such as minimizing UV radiation exposure and wearing protective clothing and sunscreen. Images illuminate concepts in the text, and myths and facts correct common misconceptions.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Suicide
by Sandra Giddens
Part of the FAQ: Teen Life series
This book offers comprehensive and approachable information on the sensitive subject of suicide. It addresses such areas as risk factors, depression, and where to go for help. Whether the reader is a friend or someone who is at risk themselves, this book
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Frequently Asked Questions About Driving and the Law
by Greg Roza
Part of the FAQ: Teen Life series
New and soon-to-be drivers are facing dangers on the road like no other time in history. Ultra-fast cars and cell-phone focused drivers make the road a very perilous place. This book is a thorough and insightful primer on the basics of getting behind the wheel. By taking the straightforward advice to heart, readers will be equipped with skills to prevent accidents, which may even save lives.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Athletes and Eating Disorders
by Barbara Zahensky
Part of the FAQ: Teen Life series
This book explains what eating disorders are, why athletes are susceptible to the condition and how to prevent and combat the problem. Also explained are the medical reasons for why eating, or a lack thereof, becomes an obsession for some. Written in comf
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Frequently Asked Questions About Antidepressants
by Judy Monroe Peterson
Part of the FAQ: Teen Life series
Antidepressants are used to treat depression and other disorders such as anxiety and panic, and eating disorders. Currently, there are more than twenty different antidepressants available for adults and teens. Prescription use among teens between the ages of ten and nineteen continues to grow despite concerns about the overmedication of our youth. This illuminating book informs teens about side effects and the slight increased risk of suicidal thoughts and behaviors in teens who begin taking antidepressants. Readers also learn about the benefits, and that psychotherapy is often an effective companion to prescription use.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Hate Crimes
by Janell Broyles
Part of the FAQ: Teen Life series
This guidebook defines and informs on a pressing and pervasive issue-hate crime. A hate crime is a criminal attack committed against people, property, or society, which is motivated by an offender's bias against a person or group's race, religion, ethnic/national origin, gender, age, disability, or sexual orientation. Readers are provided with a thought-provoking survey on hate crimes throughout history and hate crime legislation, its past, present, and future. Readers learn how hate crime happens, who commits hate crimes, and who have been victims of bias attacks. "Myths and Facts" and "Ten Questions to Ask" sidebars help dispel misconceptions and give teens additional guidance. The narrative also provides an overview of hate crime on a global level.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Texting, Sexting, and Flaming
by Rebecca T. Klein
Part of the FAQ: Teen Life series
With the rise of technology, how people communicate has changed. People are rarely without a phone and are able to communicate within seconds. Unfortunately, for many teens, this carries complications. Readers explore some of this modern technology and are provided with a guide to navigating texts and the Internet safely, from avoiding misunderstanding to larger legal issues that can arise from careless texting.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Divorce
by Jared Meyer
Part of the FAQ: Teen Life series
Few life events are more traumatic or confusing to a teen than divorce within the family. The feelings of betrayal, neglect, hurt, fear, anger, resentment, loss of control and security, and divided loyalties can tear children apart and negatively affect their school work, social life, and family relationships. Acting out, depression, alcohol and drug abuse, and antisocial behavior can result if the divorce is not handled well by parents and other responsible adults. This book offers the calming, sage advice that the adults in a child's life may be too distracted or overwhelmed to provide. Above all the book reassures the reader that whatever he or she is feeling and experiencing, it is normal and understandable. Charting a survival course through the fraught waters of divorce, this book clearly signals to readers that there is a definite way forward, life does go on, and it gets much, much better.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Plagiarism
by Liz Sonneborn
Part of the FAQ: Teen Life series
This timely book provides the fundamentals about plagiarism-what it is, why should anyone care about it, how a person can avoid it, what will happen if a person gets caught plagiarizing, and how attitudes about plagiarizing are changing. Readers learn abo
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Frequently Asked Questions About Gangs and Urban Violence
by Ann Byers
Part of the FAQ: Teen Life series
The secretive and underworld element of gangs creates many questions about them and gang culture. What is a gang and what are today's prevalent kinds? What problems exist currently? What are real gang activities? What is being done about gangs and urban violence? This book answers these questions and many more. Outlaw motorcycle gangs, prison gangs, and street gangs are examined and readers learn that most street gangs are loosely organized with no hierarchy. Females make up nearly a sixth of the total gang membership, and the average age of a gang member is seventeen or eighteen years old. This authoritative book concludes with a discussion of the strategies of prevention, intervention, and suppression of gangs.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Online Gaming Addiction
by Holly Cefrey
Part of the FAQ: Teen Life series
Online gaming addiction is a hidden problem among young people because the distress signs are not clear. What may look like normal play may, in fact, be a festering addiction that can take young people away from friends, family, and school. This book outlines the problem signs and the steps to recovery.
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