ADOLESCENCE & LIFE-SKILLS

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In many Asian countries adolescence is already recognized asan integral part of development planning. It is now widely recognized that thisage group has special problems and special needs requiring special interventionsto address and fulfill them. Their needs also vary greatly in terms of genderprofiles, culture, family, values, belief systems, economic background, ruraland urban orientations. What should be therole of family, parents, teachers and the community in promoting positivebehaviour among adolescents? What can be done to help adolescents attainemotional maturity,responsible socio-sexual behaviour, cognitive developmentand functional identity, gender sensitivity and healthy relationships? Contributors of this book, Adolescence And Life-Skills,have focused efficiently and comprehensively on all these and related aspects ofadolescence. It consists of articles and presentations made during the AsiaRegion Consultation on the subject by eminent specialists and rare referencematerials collected from various sources.