by Karen Unger (Author), Harriet Mosatche (Author)
Everything teenagers need to know about surviving the four most dramatic and difficult years of their lives
Written especially for teens aged 13-17, this is the ultimate all-in-one survival guide for today's "desperate" high schoolers. The authors are soughtafter speakers who talk to teens all the time--and they tell it like it is, dishing up the no-nonsense advice that teenagers are looking for. They set the record straight on peer groups, part-time jobs, colleges, homework, family, friends, and rivals. Where Should I Sit at Lunch? offers real-life stories from teens who've "been there, done that" and tips from teen-friendly experts. And yes, they tell them where to sit at lunch, too.
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Get a grip on high school with insider advice from experts and teens just like you.
You've heard the horror stories about high school--the competition, the cliques, the calculus!--but those four years don't have to be a nightmare. In fact, they can be amazing, especially when you have the right advice. Where Should I Sit at Lunch? gives you expert answers to all your important questions, straight from high school students who've been there and done that--and lived to tell about it.
Q: How can you handle the schoolwork?
A: "Don't overload yourself the first year. If you freak out your first year, you'll find the rest of high school impossible." --Shaheen, 16
Q: How can you resolve conflicts with your family?
A: "When you are angry with them, try to put yourself in their shoes." --Eliot, 20
Q: And how do you figure out where to sit at lunch?
A: "Look for a group that seems open and friendly. Make eye contact. If someone smiles, take a seat." --Julia, 14
Filled with checklists, quizzes, and tons of insider tips, this 24/7 handbook gives you the 411 on:
- Getting comfortable in your body
- Working and managing your money
- Preparing a term paper--without all-nighters
- Balancing time with friends and family
- Negotiating love and dating
- Choosing a college and much more!
Author Biography
Harriet S. Mosatche, Ph.D., and Karen Unger, M.A., are the authors of Too Old for This, Too Young for That: Your Survival Guide for the Middle-School Years. Dr. Mosatche is the senior director of Research and Programming for Girl Scouts of the USA. She and her daughter write a popular advice column on www.girlscouts.org. Unger is a writer, editor, and former manager of program development for the Girl Scouts.