Buchzusammenfassung
Dr. Lisa Damour, author, podcast host, is recognized as a thought leader by UNICEF and the American Psychological Association. Dr. Damour is also a regular contributor to The New York Times and CBS News. She currently serves as Senior Advisor to the Schubert Child Study Center at Case Western Reserve University and has authored numerous academic articles, chapters, and books on education and child development.
The primary message of this book:
Although each adolescent matures at their own rate, there exist seven primary phases that every young woman must experience when transitioning from childhood to womanhood. Navigating through these phases can be quite challenging. It is the responsibility of adults to support young women during this process by understanding their experiences and guiding them towards making informed choices.
Practical guidance:
Pose specific queries and demonstrate genuine curiosity.
Teenage girls usually dislike vague, indirect questions. Thus, it is better to be transparent and pose clear, specific questions that display authentic interest. Instead of asking a general question such as, "How was your day?" show a real interest in her life by inquiring, for instance, “How’s that art project coming along?”
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Recommended additional reading: Girls & Sex by Peggy Orenstein
Girls & Sex (2016) sheds light on the murky realm of sex and sexuality that girls and young women grapple with in today's world. Many young women are striving to strike a balance between societal expectations and their own desires. This is a complex task, but we can simplify it by changing the dialogue surrounding sex and by empowering girls to shape their own destiny
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