Coming of Age: How Adolescence Shapes Us

Adolescence is a crucial and formative period of our lives, but it is often misunderstood. Lucy Foulkes' book helps us understand the behaviors of teenagers, such as friendship, risk-taking, sex, love, bullying, and more, and exposes the surprising and often moving reality of this stage of life. She shows that teenagers are more conservative than rebellious, that apparent recklessness is often calculated and risk-averse, that popularity is a mixed blessing, and that social hierarchies are fiercely policed. She also explains why appearances are overly important and why rejection at this age hurts so much. By revealing the underlying truths of adolescence, she helps us appreciate the adolescents we know and those we once were.

Format: Hardback
Length: 240 pages
Publication date: 04 July 2024
Publisher: Vintage Publishing

Adolescence is a crucial and transformative period in our lives, characterized by excitement, challenges, and profound personal growth. It is a time when we begin to discover our true selves and navigate the complexities of the world around us. However, adolescence is also marked by contradictions and misunderstandings, making it a challenging and confusing time to live through. Despite our struggles to connect with adolescents, many of us have yet to come to terms with our own adolescence and its impact on us. In this expert and empowering book, Lucy Foulkes draws on the latest research and in-depth interviews to demystify adolescent behaviors, including friendship, risk-taking, sex, love, bullying, and more. Through her insightful analysis, Foulkes reveals that teenagers are often more conservative than rebellious, that apparent recklessness is often calculated and risk-averse, and that popularity can be a mixed blessing. She also explains why social hierarchies are so fiercely policed, why appearances are overly important, and why rejection at this age hurts so much. By shedding light on the underlying truths of adolescence, Foulkes helps us read the story of our identities with clarity and compassion, allowing us to appreciate the adolescents we know and those we once were. Coming of Age is a valuable resource for parents, educators, and anyone who wants to better understand and support adolescents during this critical period of their lives.

Weight: 432g
Dimension: 242 x 160 x 24 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781847927293