Sexual Decisions: The Ultimate Teen Guide (It Happened to Me)

By L. Kris Gowen

Book Overview

For teens too shy to talk to mom and dad about sex, author L. Kris Gowen offers them sound advice on a highly personal level, filling in some of the blanks in their knowledge about sex and relationships. Specifically designed to help young adults aged 16-19 make their own decisions about sexuality, Sexual Decisions is not only about the facts of sexual health, but it also delves into the feelings and emotions that surround sex.

The philosophy of this book is:
- Teens have a right to ask questions and get answers.
- Teens already know a lot about sex and relationships, but not all there is to know.
- Teens are going to make decisions for themselves about sex. Having access to information can help them make better, safer decisions.
- No question should be left unanswered.

The information included in this book is relevant to the lives of teens but includes topics that are not often discussed. It provides an education about sex that is practical, and gives teens a sense of what is going on "out there"-in other people and the worlds of research and politics-as well as inside themselves.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0810858053
• ISBN13: 9780810858053
• Release Date: March 2007
• Publisher: Scarecrow Press
• Length: 248 Pages
• Weight: 1.20 lbs.
• Dimensions: 10.1" x 1.1" x 7.1"
• Age Range: 12 to 17 years
• Grade Range: Grades 7 to 12

Customer Reviews

A useful, informative guide for teens

In "Making Sexual Decisions", Dr. Gowen has created a guidebook for teens that is at the same time smart, informative and easily accessible to teens. Dr. Gowen tackles these tough issues with candor and sensitivity. "Making Sexual Decisions" provides the information teens need to be empowered to make their own smart, safe decisions about sexuality. Adults, as well, can take a lesson from Dr. Gowen about how to effectively talk to teens about sexuality.