Although it is one of the most difficult topics for people to talk about, death is a natural part of life. This title examines aspects of dying, from the aging process and clinical death, to funerals and grief.
While extremely common, divorce creates many problems for children -- far more extensive than psychologists once thought. The process is explored from a young person's perspective; conflicting loyalties, drastic changes in living arrangements, and custody battles are three of the topics discussed.
Teens and younger children are looking for a place to belong and where they can feel needed--and in increasing numbers, they turn to gangs. Gang violence, joining a gang, and the ways communities are fighting back are issues that are explored here.