Adolescent Girlhood

Résumé
Originally published in 1932, this title set out to give a general view of the more everyday problems a girl might encounter during adolescence, both at home and at school. It starts with some history of the adolescent girl and goes on to cover issues such as physical changes, as well as psychological and emotional expectations.

Contenu

Preface. Synopsis of Contents. Part I: Historical 1. Introduction 2. Adolescent Girl among Primitive Races 3. Adolescent Girl in the Fairy-Tale 4. Adolescent Girl in the Past 5. Adolescent Girl in the Present Part II: Home-Life 1. Physical Changes of Adolescence 2. Psychological View of these by the Girl 3. Emotional Conflicts of Adolescence 4. Conflicts Concerning the Home 5. Adolescent Girl and Her Parents 6. The Only Girl, Or One with Brothers and Sisters Part III: Schooldays and Later 1. Adolescents' Conflicts at School 2. Friendships and Identifications 3. Adolescence Foreshadows the Future 4. How We May Help or Hinder the Adolescent. Bibliography. Index.