Problem Child: How To Care For Him?

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Dr. Vasant Balaji Athavale
Dr. Athavale is a renowned Paediatrician. He ranked first in the examinations of M.D. (Paediatrics) and D.C.H. He is the founder of the Paediatrics Department (established in 1959) in the Lokmanya Tilak Mahanagarpalika Hospital, Mumbai, Maharashtra. He was professor and Head of this department from 1959 to 1990. He was honoured by UNICEF which conferred on him the Fellowship for his research paper that was read in the International Paediatrics Conference held in Tokyo in 1965.

Dr. Athavale has obtained the highest degree in Ayurveda, that of 'Ayurvedacharya'. In 1996 he received the international honour of 'The Best Author of books on Ayurveda'. In 2001, he was honoured with 'Lifetime AchievementAward' in an international symposium on Ayurveda by the National Education Board.

This book deals with the peculiarities and problems of teenagers that is adolescents and their parents. Adolescence is the period of rapid growth during which sexual maturation occurs and the child becomes an adult.The anatomy and physiology of reproductive organs are given. The common problems of adolescence like pimples, faulty posture, masturbation and menstrual disorders are discussed. The dangers of smoking alcohol and drug addiction are stressed.

Teenagers should strive to establish their identity by continuing education and acquitting skill and proficiency in the selected subjects and imbuing good qualities so that they can become good husbands or wives and later responsible parents and citizens.Friction between teenagers and their parents is a common story. Important hints are given to both teenagers and their parents, So that the teenagers can pass though their adolescence smoothly and develop better ties with their parents.

This book gives in detail the duties of parents and discusses the practical problems faced by paring and guiding their teenagers. The various defects in the personalities of parents and the common mistakes committed by them in rearing their teenagers are also discussed.I am sure this book wills both the teenagers and their parents to understand each other. It will help the parents to guide their their teenagers tactfully and give them an insight for becoming better parents.