Dating and Relationships: Navigating the Social Scene (Young Man's Guide to Contemporary Issues)

Struggling under cultural expectations regarding masculinity, pushed by peer pressure, pulled by parental authority, and buffeted by hormones, adolescence can be a fraught time for teenage boys. Striking an accepting, compassionate tone, this book explains to teen male readers why they may be experiencing so much confusion, frustration, anger, and sadness, why this is normal, and how it can be dealt with in a healthy and positive manner. Addressing issues like peer pressure, substance abuse, bullying, cyberbullying, the dangers of online communication, depression, and anger management, this book is essential reading for any teen boy standing at the cusp of manhood. It offers desperately needed understanding and insight to struggling teen boys, and explains exactly where to get help whenever help is needed.