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

by Mark Oestriecher

Overview

Many parents have taken a defeatist approach toward understanding their teens, and not without good reason; it does often seem hopeless. But that’s where you, the volunteer youth worker, come in. Mark Oestreicher shows that Understanding Today’s Teenagers 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.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780834151345
Publisher:	Nazarene Publishing House
Publication date:	10/01/2013
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
File size:	809 KB

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, Liesl and Max.