Between Form and Freedom: Raising a Teenager - Paperback

by Betty K. Staley (Author), Steve Biddulph (Foreword by)

A wise and practical guide for navigating the turbulent teenage years.

In this revised edition of Between Form and Freedom, Betty Staley tackles challenges around self-esteem, pregnancy, behavioral problems, stress, depression, media, gender fluidity, eating disorders, and substance abuse. She explores growth needs in relation to family, friends, education, the arts, loyalty, and relationships. Parents value this guide for its unique address of teenagers' soul and spiritual needs at a time when the quest for meaning is so vital.

• Discusses how adolescents present either the 'mask' or the 'volcano' as they struggle with identity and self-esteem.
• Tackles current questions of gender fluidity, eating disorders, and media addictions.
• Shares teenagers' voices, stories, and experiences.
• Opens up windows to the changing inner life of developing teenagers.
• Offers easy-to-read nutshell summaries and questions for reflection.

This edition is welcomed by parenting voices such as Steve Biddulph, Caroline Penney, and Kim John Payne. It is for parents, educators, and counselors seeking practical advice for raising teenagers, understanding adolescent development, and supporting teen mental health.

Author Biography

Betty Staley is a long-time Waldorf teacher, international lecturer on child and adolescent development, consultant with schools, and author of eight books. A New Yorker by birth, she has lived in the Sacramento area for over fifty years, earned her M.A. in education from St. Mary's College of California. She has three adult children and five grandchildren.