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Reality Gap: Alcohol, Drugs, and SexWhat Parents Don't Know and Teens Aren't Telling,Used
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Growing up isn't what it used to beit's more difficult and more dangerous. Even in safe places like school, teens face complicated decisions about personal behavior, involving everything from drinking, to drugs, to sex. Unfortunately, many adults don't fully grasp the true scope of the perilous world our teens inhabit. Stephen Wallace points out the reality gap separating parents and adults from young people at the time they need them mostadolescenceand offers concrete solutions to bridge this gulf.Grounded in hard facts with practical, commonsense advice, Reality Gap combines Wallace's 25plus years of experience working with young people as a school psychologist, adolescent counselor, camp director, and college professor with groundbreaking research on adolescent attitudes and behaviors from SADD. Wallace includes concrete suggestions for improving teenadult communication as well as agespecific decisionpoints at which parents should address various issues with their teen and preteen children.With Wallace's strong media contacts, professional affiliations, and extensive speaking platform Reality Gap promises to be the goto book on a vital topic.Wallace highlights the myths and rationalizations of teens and adults that help fuel the reality gap: The myth of improbability: It's not going to happen to my kid. The myth of inevitability: She's a teenager, of course, she's going to drink. The myth of irrelevancy: I'm the parent, he's not going to listen to me. The myth of invincibility: I'm young, I'm healthy, I'm not going to get hurt. The myth of immunity: Even if I get caught, I'll get out of it.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'Reality Gap: Alcohol, Drugs, and Sex'? A: The book addresses the challenges teenagers face regarding alcohol, drugs, and sex, highlighting the disconnect between parents and teens. It offers insights and solutions for better communication and understanding.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author is Stephen Wallace, a school psychologist and adolescent counselor with over 25 years of experience working with young people.
- Q: What type of advice does the book provide for parents? A: The book offers practical, common-sense advice for parents to improve communication with their teens, along with age-specific decision points to address various issues.
- Q: Is this book suitable for parents of younger children? A: Yes, the book provides guidance for addressing issues with both teens and pre-teens, making it relevant for parents of younger children as well.
- Q: What myths does the author debunk in the book? A: Stephen Wallace debunks several myths such as the improbability that bad things won't happen to their child, the inevitability of rebellious behavior, and the belief that teens won't listen to their parents.
- Q: What is the publication date of 'Reality Gap'? A: The book was published on August 5, 2008.
- Q: What is the condition of the book being sold? A: The book is listed as 'New', ensuring that customers receive it in pristine condition.
- Q: How many pages does 'Reality Gap' have? A: The book contains 336 pages.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: The book is available in hardcover format.
- Q: What category does 'Reality Gap' fall under? A: The book is categorized under Self-Help.