Problem Solved: 52 Teen Girl Problems And How To Solve Them

Description

Agony Uncle, relationship expert, journalist and blogger, Alex Hooper-Hodson received upwards of 2,000 letters a month from teen boys and girls aged 12-15. All can be related to 52 core issues that affect teenage boys and girls today - from first sexual relationships, dealing with spots, how to avoid Facebook mistakes, how drink, drugs and on-line gaming can affect your life - to the social and emotional aspects of family, friends and relationships. Through a 'Problem Page' format Alex explores the key issues that today's teens face.

Author description

Alex Hooper-Hodson writes the 'Teen Talk' column for the Daily Record and for six years was the agony uncle for Sugar magazine, responding to boys' questions and problems.

Table of contents

1: It's not easy being me! 2: Why don't my parents understand me? 3: Spot crisis - I'm not leaving the house Case Study: Body image 4: I'm 14 - why haven't I started my period? 5: I want a piercing but my mum says no 6: My breasts are too big! 7: I get nervous around boys Case Study: Drinking alcohol 8: I hate my life! 9: I'm being bullied on Facebook - what can I do? 10: I'm scared of dying 11: I eat to cheer myself up, but it makes things worse Case Study: Depression 12: I fear I might be anorexic 13: I'm obsessed with celebs! 14: I've fallen for my teacher 15: My best friend takes drugs 16: I'm scared of catching an STD 17: My boyfriend wants us to have sex and I don't want to