A Volunteer Youth Worker's Guide to Understanding Today's Teenagers

Many parents have taken a defeatist approach toward understanding their teens, and not without good reason; it does often seem hopeless, after all. But that's where you, the volunteer youth worker, come in. Mark Oestreicher shows that Understand- ing Today's Teenager is both possible and rewarding, if one has the right tools. Marko explores the dimensions of nature vs. nurture, brain activity, culture, biology, and emotional development, all of which lead teenagers to do the wacky things they do that adults don't understand and often can't remember having done themselves. Marko also reminds us that adolescent development doesn't end at the age of 18 just because United States law says it does. A Volunteer Youth Worker's Guide to Understanding To- day's Teenager uses a combination of science, logic, and compassion to help bring us back from the cliff edge and remember why we started working with teens in the first place. Use this book is a jumping- off point to re-ignite your passion for teens.

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A Volunteer Youth Worker's Guide to Understanding Today's Teenagers

Many parents have taken a defeatist approach toward understanding their teens, and not without good reason; it does often seem hopeless, after all. But that's where you, the volunteer youth worker, come in. Mark Oestreicher shows that Understand- ing Today's Teenager is both possible and rewarding, if one has the right tools. Marko explores the dimensions of nature vs. nurture, brain activity, culture, biology, and emotional development, all of which lead teenagers to do the wacky things they do that adults don't understand and often can't remember having done themselves. Marko also reminds us that adolescent development doesn't end at the age of 18 just because United States law says it does. A Volunteer Youth Worker's Guide to Understanding To- day's Teenager uses a combination of science, logic, and compassion to help bring us back from the cliff edge and remember why we started working with teens in the first place. Use this book is a jumping- off point to re-ignite your passion for teens.

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A Volunteer Youth Worker's Guide to Understanding Today's Teenagers

A Volunteer Youth Worker's Guide to Understanding Today's Teenagers

by Mark Oestreicher
A Volunteer Youth Worker's Guide to Understanding Today's Teenagers

A Volunteer Youth Worker's Guide to Understanding Today's Teenagers

by Mark Oestreicher

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Overview

Many parents have taken a defeatist approach toward understanding their teens, and not without good reason; it does often seem hopeless, after all. But that's where you, the volunteer youth worker, come in. Mark Oestreicher shows that Understand- ing Today's Teenager is both possible and rewarding, if one has the right tools. Marko explores the dimensions of nature vs. nurture, brain activity, culture, biology, and emotional development, all of which lead teenagers to do the wacky things they do that adults don't understand and often can't remember having done themselves. Marko also reminds us that adolescent development doesn't end at the age of 18 just because United States law says it does. A Volunteer Youth Worker's Guide to Understanding To- day's Teenager uses a combination of science, logic, and compassion to help bring us back from the cliff edge and remember why we started working with teens in the first place. Use this book is a jumping- off point to re-ignite your passion for teens.


Product Details

ISBN-13: 9780834151284
Publisher: Barefoot Ministries of Kansas City
Publication date: 10/28/2013
Pages: 64
Product dimensions: 5.35(w) x 8.01(h) x 0.16(d)

About the Author

Mark Oestreicher (Marko) is a veteran youth worker and former president of Youth Specialties. The author of dozens of books, including "Youth Ministry 3.0" and "Middle School Ministry", Marko is a sought after speaker, writer and consultant. Marko leads the Youth Ministry Coaching Program and other projects under the banner of The Youth Cartel. Marko lives in San Diego with his wife Jeannie and two teenage children

Table of Contents

Introduction 7

Nature and Nurture 11

Nature, By Design 15

The Turbulent Teens 17

Transformers 21

Brainiacs 25

I Love You! I Hate You! 31

We Like the Same Things! 35

Upgrading the Spiritual OS 39

Nature: Shaped By Wind and Water 43

Splintered Youth Culture 45

Belonging Goggles 49

Boy (or Girl) in the Bubble 53

Hi, I'm a 27-Year-Old Teenager 57

Wrapping It Up 61

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