Authors: Pepper Schwartz, Dominic Cappello, Dominic Cappello
ISBN-13: 9780786885480, ISBN-10: 0786885483
Format: Paperback
Publisher: Hyperion
Date Published: October 2000
Edition: 1 ED
Everyone agrees parents must talk to their children about sex, but the questions always arise: How do I start? What should I cover? Ten Talks offers advice on exactly how to begin and what to say -- not just about sex, but about safety, character, peer pressure, ethics, meeting people on the internet, and mixed messages from TV. Ten Talks is based on innovative and proven approaches that the authors are using in parent workshops across the country. The talks can be adapted for all kinds of families and offer immeasurable rewards, strengthening the relationships of parents and children. This innovative and illustrated book helps prepare kids for the complex world of relationships, sex, and growing up.
Welcome to Ten Talks: How to Use This Book | 1 | |
1 | How We Treat People: Talking about Sex and Character | 14 |
2 | Life Changes: Talking about Puberty | 50 |
3 | Personal Space: Talking about Boundaries | 95 |
4 | Friends for Life: Talking about Healthy Relationships | 135 |
5 | Those First Feelings: Talking about Attraction and Love | 176 |
6 | Keeping Commitments: Talking about Trust and Honesty | 218 |
7 | What's On? Talking about TV, Movies, and Music | 256 |
8 | Cyberspace and Sexuality: Talking about What's Online | 294 |
9 | How Are You Feeling? Talking about Alcohol and Other Drugs | 322 |
10 | What We Believe: Talking about Your Family's Values | 347 |