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Sparks: How Parents Can Help Ignite the Hidden Strengths of Teenagers
In this practical book, Dr. Peter Benson, a leading authority on childhood and adolescence, describes a simple yet powerful plan for awakening the spark that lives inside each and every young person. Sparks--when illuminated and nurtured--give young people joy, energy, and direction. They have the power to change a young person's life from one of "surviving" to "...more
Hardcover, 235 pages
Published
October 6th 2008
by Jossey-Bass
(first published September 25th 2008)
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It isn't easy being the parent of a teenager in today's society so parents need to use every tool they have to help their teenagers be happy, productive and positive members of their community. The approach described in the book focuses on helping parents to identify, nourish and encourage their teenager's "sparks." According to the author, a spark:
* gives energy and joy
* provides the feeling of being alive, useful and purposeful
* is ab...more
It isn't easy being the parent of a teenager in today's society so parents need to use every tool they have to help their teenagers be happy, productive and positive members of their community. The approach described in the book focuses on helping parents to identify, nourish and encourage their teenager's "sparks." According to the author, a spark:
* gives energy and joy
* provides the feeling of being alive, useful and purposeful
* is ab...more
Sparks: How Parents Can Ignite the Hidden Strengths of Teenagers by Peter L. Benson offers ways for parents to encourage their teens to follow the things in life that make them spark. When I hear the word spark, I can't help but think of Agatha Heterodyne, main character of Girl Genius. Sparks, though isn't about mad science or steampunk. Instead it's a straightforward parenting book to help parents connect with their children.
The book began with the thesis that modern teens were so ...more
The book began with the thesis that modern teens were so ...more
Some kids seem to have the ability to reach out and discover the things that excite and intrigue them. This book helps parents understand the importance of these "sparks" - talents or skills or competencies that help people express and fulfill themselves. It gives insight into how to nurture this spark in the kids we come in contact with.
I used this book for one of my magazine articles and thought the concepts were great and were even applicable for adults. Great book!
This book was recommended at freshman orientation two years ago. I nally got around to reading it. While the premise is true: that teens with "sparks" are better, don't do "risky" behaviors and become productive adults, the approach outlines seemed a bit simplistic. The part I enjoyed most was the individual "success stories."
The five step process is:
1. Recognize the power of sparks.
2. Know your own teenager.
3. Help discover and reve...more
The five step process is:
1. Recognize the power of sparks.
2. Know your own teenager.
3. Help discover and reve...more
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