Secrets of Life Every Teen Needs to Know
by Terry Paulson, Ph.D and Sean Paulson

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Here's a caring, smart and down-to-earth guide to what should no longer be secrets to helpful, productive and satisfying living for today's teens! John Vasconcellos, California Assemblyman and author of the legislation that created the Task Force to Promote Self-Esteem and Personal and Social Responsibility.
After surveying hundreds of teens on the lessons of life they most want to live by, this father and son team thoughtfully compiled a reassuring, practical and lighthearted guide to the secrets of life these teens say everyone should know.
Parents as well as teens are inspired by the quotes and find the universal humanness it exposes laughable. Teens learn that being good and successful doesn't mean you have to be perfect, as they explore a time-tested roadmap adulthood.

Table of Contents

What's in This Book?

Who Deserves Thanks ............................................................................................... 5

What's in This Book .................................................................................................. 7

Authors' First Words ................................................................................................. 9

Start Here! ................................................................................................................. 13

THE INNER GAME OF LIFE

1--Take Pride in Who You Are--You Are Unique .................................................... 21

2--Do the Best You Can ............................................................................................ 27

3--Take Time to Give It a Try .................................................................................. 32

4--Learn to Have a Positive Attitude About Life ...................................................... 36

5--Don't Take Yourself to Seriously--Learn to Laugh a Little! ................................ 42

MAKING RELATIONSHIPS WORK

6--Be Able to Speak Up but Avoid Talking Back ...................................................... 47

7--Speak the Truth ..................................................................................................... 52

8--Save Sex or Safe Sex .............................................................................................. 57

9--Treat Others as You Would Want to Be Treated ................................................. 68

10--Learn to Work with People You Do Not Like ..................................................... 73

11--Be Courteous to Other People ............................................................................. 78

WORKING YOUR WAY TO ADULTHOOD

12--Practice Makes Closer to Perfect ........................................................................ 82

13--Finish Work Early ................................................................................................ 87

14--Learn to Save Your Money for What's Important ............................................... 92

15--Study Hard to Find Your Place in the Future ....................................................... 99

LIVING ON THE SAFE SIDE

16--Say "No" to Drugs and Alcohol ............................................................................ 105

17--Don't Drink and Drive or Get into a Car with Someone Who Has Been Drinking

........................................................................................................................................ 111

18--Take Care of Your Body ........................................................................................ 116

19--Let Us Know Where You Are So We Won't Worry .............................................. 120

20--Be Careful When You Drive ................................................................................... 123

LIVING OUT THE BIG PICTURE

21--Take Time to Know Your God ............................................................................... 128

22--Do Your Part for Your Country and Vote When You Have the Right .................. 133

23--Do Your Part for Mother Nature ............................................................................ 138

FINISH HERE

The Test .......................................................................................................................... 145

So You Want to Read More? ......................................................................................... 153

About the Authors ........................................................................................................... 155

Now, What Can We Do For You? .................................................................................. 156

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