social networks

Discusses the pitfalls faced by teenage girls with personal anecdotes from real teens, and provides advice on becoming self-reliant, dating, making and keeping friendships, academics, family life, the Internet, depression, and more. Includes quizzes.

Discusses how teenagers can create their own support system, a group of people in their lives to whom they feel connected and who can help them build skills and solve problems.

Offers parents advice on how to effectively deal with parents, coaches, teachers, and counselors whose involvement, peer pressure, and opinions can make or break a child's future.

Discusses the pervasive use of online social networks among young people, covering the influence of sites such as MySpace and Facebook; the pace and accessibility of media in life and in the classroom; the role of technology in the 2008 presidential election; and various myths surrounding Internet addiction, social isolation, and other dynamics of the "wired generation.".

Shows children how to get support or help from adults and others.

Recounts the true story of a group of women who together purchased an expensive diamond necklace, which they shared, and, in the process, changed their lives and community.

Describes the power peer groups and pop culture have over teens and explains how this power has affected the classic family dynamic and changed the traditional American family.

Presents a children's book that shows them how to behave responsibly at home, school, and in the community.