Sparks: How Parents Can Ignite the Hidden Strengths of Teenagers

by Peter L. Benson (President, The Search Institute )

• ISBN13: 9780470384251
• ISBN10: 0470384255
• Format: eBook
• Copyright: 2008-12-01
• Publisher: Jossey-Bass

Summary

In this practical book, Dr. Peter Benson, a leading authority on childhood and adolescence, describes a simple yet powerful plan for awakening the spark that lives inside each and every young person. Sparkswhen illuminated and nurturedgive young people joy, energy, and direction. They have the power to change a young person's life from one of "surviving" to "thriving." Grounded in new research with thousands of teenagers and parents, Sparks offers a step-by-step approach to helping teenagers discover their unique gifts, and works for all families, no matter their economic status, parenting situation, or ethnic background.

Table of Contents

Introduction: How Igniting Our Teenager's Sparks Can Support and Save Our Children and Their Future

Five Steps To Help Ignite Your Teen'S Sparks

Step One

Step Two

Step Three

Step Four

Step Five

What Helps Teens Thrive

On the Road to a Hopeful Future: Stories from Across America

Thriving Youth, Thriving Nation

Sparks Resources

Teenage Sparks: A Rich National Tapestry

What Kids Need to Succeed: The 40 Developmental Assets (Ages 12 to 18 Years)

Key Spark Resources

Notes

Acknowledgments

About The Author

Index

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