Helping Teens Unmask Sexual Con Games: Teachers Manual

A candid examination of abusive relationships, emotional manipulation, and sexual coercion. Teenage sexuality and sexual activity are some of the most difficult, explosive issues confronting parents, educators and counselors today. One national survey found that nearly 90 percent of elementary and high school girls were subjected to sexual comments or gestures at school. Another 83 percent reported being touched or grabbed. Unmasking Sexual Con Games strips away the lies, cons, and illusions used to victimize young people. Using dozens of real-life examples demonstrating how teens are manipulated, the book reveals the words and actions used to seduce, trick, or force teenagers into sexual relationships. Tactics, including how jealousy, insecurity, anger, intimidation, and bribery are used to manipulate teens, are described as well. Frank and to the point, Unmasking Sexual Con Games is a guide parents, educators, and counselors can use to help teens make the choices that will ultimately lead to happy, healthy lives.