Seeing the good in students

Middle school students are at an age when it's natural to test limits and try out aspects of adulthood. However, they still need (and crave!) the presence of caring adults who can help them develop healthy identities, relationships, and behaviors, This book shows educators how to tap into young adolescents' desire for autonomy in order to help them =become self-motivated to behave in productive and positive ways-t benefit themselves, their peers and the greater school community.--Publisher's description.