Read this brief excerpt by the text authors on effective schools for young adolescents. (
http://www.mcgrawhill.ca/college/olcsupport/santrockLSD1/Ch12page1.htm
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Many aspects of identity, including parenting styles and identity, ethnic identity development, and gender and identity development, are examined; various aspects of self-esteem are also discussed. (
http://www.bcparent.com/articles/teens/adolescent_id_crisis.html
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This professional organization is devoted to theory, research, and applications in improving our understanding of identity formation. (
http://www.s-r-a.org/sra_intro.html
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Novels are explored for their insights about adolescent identity development, especially those of Robert Cormier. (
http://scholar.lib.vt.edu/ejournals/ALAN/fall94/Monseau.html
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At this website, you can read about multiculturalism in Canada and how Canadians define their cultural identity. (
http://www.cpa.ca/science/multi.htm
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This article discusses the development of an ethnic identity from the perspective of an adolescent. (
http://edweb.sdsu.edu/people/CGuanipa/ethnic.htm
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Based on the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, this website provides global information related to equality, justice, and dignity for all people. (
http://www.un.org/WCAR
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Information designed to improve parent-adolescent relationships is provided. (
http://parenting.ivillage.com/teen/tfamdynamics/topics/0,,4rsv,00.html
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This website provides advice for parents of adolescents; includes a question of the week and its answer, as well as many other resources, such as book and links to related websites. (
http://www.parentingadolescents.com/
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Explore what to do when adolescents are defiant, disrespectful, angry, using alcohol, hanging out with the wrong crowd, and engaging in other behaviours that can contribute to conflicts with their parents. (
http://www.yourteen.com/askjoann.htmlhttp://www.findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m2248/is_1...
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The Carnegie Council of Adolescent Development website on strengthening parents' roles during the early adolescent years, balancing work and family life, and other topics. (
http://www.carnegie.org/sub/pubs/reports/great_transitions/gr_chpt3.html
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The Search Institute's website on families, which focuses on strategies for strengthening adolescents' relationships with their families. (
http://www.search-institute.org/families/familyresources.html
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The Government of Canada guide to services for children and their families; includes information on child health, safety, and nutrition, educational resources, tax benefits, and special needs services. (
http://www.communication.gc.ca/guides/children_enfants/index_e.html
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The Child and Family Canada website provides public education and resources for children and families on a variety of topics. (
http://collections.ic.gc.ca/child/menu/eng004.htm
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Profiles of the importance of peer groups in adolescence, cliques, peers and parents, peer pressure, peer statuses, and dating. (
http://www.focusas.com/PeerInfluence.html
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This essay on character development discusses the psychological changes that trigger identity crises and moral conflicts in adolescents, and how adolescents interact in complex ways with family and peers in today's world. (
http://scholar.lib.vt.edu/ejournals/ALAN/fall94/Stringer.html
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Teen Voices Online includes a chat room where adolescent girls can write about their lives and concerns; a number of the entries involve seeking advice about romance, dating, and sex. (
http://www.teenvoices.com/issue_current/tvspecial_teenyears.html
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An excellent resource for learning more about migration and ethnic relations, with links to many related websites. (
http://www.ercomer.org/wwwvl/index.html
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Links are provided to leading research centres around the world that conduct studies pertaining to immigration and ethnicity. (
http://www.ercomer.org/wwwvl/centers.html
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This Government of Canada document includes services and information for immigrant families with children. (
http://www.communication.gc.ca/guides/children_enfants/10_e.html
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The Chinese Canadian National Council website discusses a variety of issues related to the lives of Chinese immigrants and their families. (
http://www.ccnc.ca/currentIssues/currentIssues.html
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This website describes projects around the world concerned with sustainable development. (
http://topics.developmentgateway.org/special/aidharmonization
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A statement on the International Youth Summit of 2001, including a final declaration and plan of action. (
http://www.westafricareview.com/vol3.1/youths_declare.htm
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The McCreary Centre Society is committed to improving the health of British Columbia youth through research, information, and community-based participation projects. (
http://www.mcs.bc.ca
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Explore national data on various youth risk behaviours at this website. (
http://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/dca-dea/allchildren_touslesenfants/she_main_e.html
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