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Contentious Issues: Discussion Stories for Young People

Contentious Issues: Discussion Stories for Young People


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Challenging prejudice, stereotyping and judgemental behaviour, this book consists of forty discussion stories which reflect society and the problems young people face today. Aimed at promoting discussion and awareness, the author challenges young people to consider events and the part they themselves play in life, thus producing more responsible and independently thinking young adults. In particular, children with Asperger Syndrome or high-functioning autism often have difficulty in coming to grips with social situations, so that the stories in this volume should be especially useful for those working with such children. The stories are primarily intended for group work (although can be used on a one to one basis) and, since young people take more notice of what their peers have to say than adults, it provides an excellent forum for a multitude of opinions to be aired. No previous experience or knowledge of the topics is necessary and the book contains comprehensive guidance for professionals and parents. It is ideal for use in therapy sessions, schools, youth groups, and by parents.

Table of Contents:
About the book. Leaders' Notes. INTRODUCTION TO SECTION ONE. Story 1. Joshua's Birthday Present. Story 2. Not so sweet revenge. Story3. Goodbye Shaun. Story 4. Extortion! Story 5. 'Atch out! Story 6. Science Test! Story 7. Hoi Ping's unhappy. Story 8. It happened one day. Story 9. Preeti's lost bracelet. Story 10. Just one last game. Story 11. A better class of people. Story 12. Slag! INTRODUCTION TO SECTION TWO. Story 13. We were only playing. Story 14. Chicken! Story 15. Honesty policy. Story 16. Painful puberty. Story 17. Nightmare. Story 18. I fell down the stairs. Story 19. I don't remember. Story 20. Joyrider. Story 21. I never have any nice clothes. Story 22. Shoplifter. Story 23. My Mum's not well. Story 24. I'm a person too. INTRODUCTION TO SECTION THREE. Story 25. No thanks, I'm not hungry. Story 26. I'm so tired. Story 27. Hands off! Story 28. He was my boyfriend! Story 29. SIDA Story 30. AD. Story 31. The party. Story 32. Tina's Decision. Story 33. No!! Story 34. To lead baggy? Story 35. Perspective. INTRODUCTION TO SECTION FOUR. Story 36. Next time? Story 37. Escape! Story 38. Marriage. Story 39. Trudy's baby. Story 40. The last straw. Appendix. Index.

About the Author :
Marianna Csoti taught in the London Borough of Brent before becoming a houseparent at an international sixth form college located in Glamorgan where she is responsible for the pastoral care of students aged 16-20. She is the author of Social Awareness Skills for Children and People Skills for Young Adults, published by Jessica Kingsley, and Assertiveness for Young Adults.

Review :
The stories are short and cover many relevant topics for young people, and the leader sheets do provide a good guide to the discussion and, in some cases, provide the leader with helpful facts; for example, the physical effects of solvent abuse. One of the strengths from a practitioner's point of view is the practical nature of the book and the wide range of issues that it tackles. It provides helpful information for the leader should questions in need of a factual answer arise, and also considers the many responses that young people bring to a discussion. This book consists of 40 discussion stories for young people to help them challenge prejudice, stereotyping and judgemental behaviour. The index of subjects goes from Abortion through Depression and Panic Attacks to Video-nasties. One of the greatest problems parents or those that work with youngsters face is the ability to contend with societal and moral issues without appearing to lecture. Marianna Csoti's, Contentious Issues offers a sturdy platform from which to begin. The book cleverly introduces fictional but true-to-life events that deal with topics such as ethnicity, racism, sexism and stereotypes. Marianna Costi's book is effective. It is effective because it doesn't judge and we can reach a young adult without criticism and without imposing our views. Too often we dictate, too often we decide the viewpoints for our children and too often we force morality on them without explaining why. Again, this book is effective. Why? Because it gives young adults the greatest gift of all - it allows them their own point of view. This book is culturally sensitive and morally unprejudiced. It will be an invaluable resource for teachers, group leaders and parents, and will help young people to approach problems and consider options more thoughtfully and to seek help in the right places.


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Product Details
  • ISBN-13: 9781843100331
  • Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers
  • Publisher Imprint: Jessica Kingsley Publishers
  • Height: 242 mm
  • No of Pages: 368
  • Sub Title: Discussion Stories for Young People
  • Width: 172 mm
  • ISBN-10: 1843100339
  • Publisher Date: 14 Nov 2001
  • Binding: Paperback
  • Language: English
  • Spine Width: 18 mm
  • Weight: 636 gr


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