One of the very few books to offer mental health professionals an
in-depth, practical guide to dealing with teenage fathers, it also
provides something that has rarely been attempted before, an
appreciation of the problem from a multicultural perspective that
takes into account both universal and culture-specific points of
view. . . . This book is a significant addition to the sparse
teenage-father literature. --Child & Family Behavior Therapy
"Social service providers, scholars, and policymakers interested in
the dilemmas facing teenage fathers should find this easy-to-read
book a valuable resource. . . . The most impressive aspect of this
book is that Mark S. Kiselica provides numerous and detailed
recommendations . . . to address every imaginable issue service
providers might face . . . when dealing with teenage fathers and
their families. This book is therefore a valuable contribution to
the burgeoning literature on teenage pregnancy." --William
Marsiglio, Ph.D., University of Florida "Thanks to Mark S.
Kiselica's book, we now have a weapon that . . . helps
practitioners win the battle of keeping teenage fathers in school,
in counseling, and in a positive relationship with their children.
. . . This book provides the best help possible for practitioners
working with unwed adolescent fathers and helps future generations
avoid the pitfalls and tragedies that create unmarried paternity."
--from the Foreword by Leo E. Hendricks, Ph.D., Researcher on
Adolescent Fathers "Mark S. Kiselica has produced an excellent
volume that challenges and transcends harmful stereotypes about
teenage fathers. . . . This well-conceived and well-presented book
substantially advances our understanding and practice with a poorly
served clientele." --Harold E. Cheatham, Ph.D., The Pennsylvania
State University "I think this book is a real contribution to the
field. It provides insight into . . . the issues faced by young
fathers . . . as well as . . . practical advice for addressing
these issues." --Sally Brown, Project Director, The Maine Young
Fathers Project An up-to-date and in-depth guide for dealing with
teenage fathers, this volume provides a framework for responding to
not only the general but also the culturally specific needs of any
given unwed teen father. Offering perceptive solutions, the author
significantly contributes to the existing literature on how to help
teenage men who face unplanned, out-of-wedlock fatherhood by
providing clear and concise guidance within the web of legal,
family, and personal issues surrounding teenage fatherhood. The
book examines the role of the teenage father's relationships--to
his parents, his child, the mother of his child and her parents,
and his peers--as they relate to his adjustment and changing
worldview. While sensitive to cultural considerations, author Mark
S. Kiselica illuminates ways in which to encourage teenage fathers
to take control of their lives and act responsibly, regardless of
cultural background. Giving due attention to the teenage father and
the issues he faces, this volume provides valuable information and
strategies for all helping professionals--including counselors,
social workers, psychologists, psychiatrists, ministers, nurses,
early childhood professionals, teachers, and administrators--who
work with teenage parents. "Turning the coin from the more familiar
side of committed, sensitive service generally available to unwed
teenage mothers, author Mark S. Kiselica has produced an excellent
volume that challenges and transcends harmful stereotypes about
teenage fathers. Combining research findings with his clinical
experience with this population, Kiselica provides a profile of the
common needs of the teenage male. In turn, he provides dynamic
perspectives on the common and culturally distinct experiences and
needs of the teenage father. Ultimately, through case studies,
Kiselica provides additional insights and strategies that will
guide professional interventions that replace the commonplace,
indifferent, or punitive responses to the teenage male facing the
dilemma of addressing his roles and responsibilities in an
unplanned, out-of-wedlock pregnancy. This well-conceived and
well-presented book substantially advances our understanding and
practice with a poorly served clientele." --Harold E. Cheatham, The
Pennsylvania State University
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