Publisher's Synopsis
Being a teenager is no easy task. Between the hassles from your parents and teachers and the pressures from your friends, it's often heard to cope. Here you will find necessary guidance to make your life work more effectively and less painfully. Getting Your Own Way is a self-help book designed to instruct teenagers in the art of assertiveness techniques. Mary Mihaly teaches you that you have the right to challenge authority, the right to decide for yourself, the right to say I don't care—and tells you how to protect these rights. This book will help you gain the confidence to: ·Handle criticism ·Protect your individuality ·Distinguish between being taken advantage of and being asked to do your own share ·Express anger without offending ·Deal with sexual pressure By guiding you through how to handle stressful real life situations, this book will make your life easier and help you discover your full potential.
