Parent's Guide to the Modern World

For parents the modern world is scary! In this book, behaviour expert Richard Daniel Curtis gives parents, carers and professionals practical advice about how to steer their teenager or preteen through the minefield that is the modern world. Starting with an overview of the life-altering changes in the brain during puberty, this book takes you on a tour of the biggest causes of stress and worry for parents, concluding with some tips for helping your child have the skills they need as an adult in tomorrow's world.Covering: Having difficult conversations Peer pressure Gangs and weapons Sexuality and gender identity Terrorism, radicalisation and grooming Phones The dark web Trolling and online bullying Social media Immersive technology It's like a shopping list of things every parent needs to know.