When Kids Go to College: A Parent's Guide to Changing Relationships - Hardcover

Newman, Barbara M.; Newman, Philip

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0814205615 ISBN 13: 9780814205617

Publisher: Ohio State University Press, 1999

Synopsis

Discusses the changes in the parent/child relationship, and offers suggestions on dealing with a child's adjustment to college life

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Synopsis

Combining practical insight with sound developmental theory "When Kids Go To College" offers advice about parenting college-age children. Barbara and Philip Newman focus on the psychological development of the college-age child. The most significant development in this period - the struggle to establish personal identity - affects every aspect of the college student's life. By placing all of the important issues of college life - romantic relationships, decisions about drugs and alcohol, concerns about friendships and loneliness, the ups and downs of dorm life, and choices about major courses of study and careers - within the context of identity formation, the Newmans lend insight to parents. They offer strategies for dealing with troublesome and dangerous behaviour and suggest ways that parents can become effective partners in preparing their college-age children for adulthood by adjusting their parenting style. "When Kids To To College" is intended for parents and professionals in the fields of student personnel and college life and adolescent development.

From the Back Cover

This practical guide will answer that important question and tell you how to make the most of these exciting years. The topics included are: Identity formation; values development; career exploration; social relationships; sexuality; alcohol and drug abuse; romantic relationships; and many more!

About this edition

• Publisher: Ohio State University Press
• Publication date: 1999
• ISBN 10: 0814205615
• ISBN 13: 9780814205617
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 208