Adolescence Under Stress: Why Growing Up Today is Harder than Ever
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Navigating Adolescence: Parenting and Technology
This chapter discusses the complexities of parenting adolescents, emphasizing the impact of mixed messages and controlling styles on their development. The speakers highlight the significant influence of technology and social media on middle school students' writing skills and mental health, advocating for more authentic engagement through writing by hand. They stress the importance of fostering emotional connections in both parenting and education to help adolescents develop effective coping mechanisms in today's challenging environment.
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