What teens need but can't quite say

Saurabh Saklani's book What Teens Need But Can’t Quite Say was launched by author Ruskin Bond in Dehradun, India (published by Rupa Books, November 2005). The book provides a contemporary perspective on improving communication and interaction with teenagers. Unlike the more common top-down academic perspectives, this book is built bottom-up using the teen’s side of the story as a reflective guide for parents and teachers to understand various issues that shape the lives of adolescents today. Interactive and easy to understand, the book proposes 6 Tunes with concrete action items to help resonate with teenagers. The book also offers a reflective methodology called SCALE which is built around five essential criteria (Setting the Stage; Communication; Awareness; Love and Emotional Strength) to help parents and teachers shape their interaction with teenagers. Finally, the book presents powerful expert articles on topics such as Understanding the teen psyche; Realising potential; Supporting teen development; Becoming an effective teacher; Managing Western influences; Experiential education; and Boarding schools. What Teens Need But Can’t Quite Say is an essential learning guide for parents and teachers in 21st century India.