Girls on the Edge: The Four Factors Driving the New Crisis for Girls: Sexual Identity. the Cyberbubble. Obsessions. Environmental Toxins

Girls are cutting themselves with razors. Girls are convinced they??re fat and starve themselves to prove it. Other girls are so anxious about grades they can??t sleep at night—at eleven years of age. What??s going on? In Girls on the Edge Dr. Leonard Sax provides the answers. He shares stories of girls who look confident and strong on the outside but are fragile within. He shows why a growing proportion of teen and tween girls are confused about their sexual identity or are obsessed with grades or Facebook. Dr. Sax provides parents with tools to help girls become confident women along with practical tips on helping your daughter choose a sport nurturing her spirit through female centered activities and more. Compelling and inspiring Girls on the Edge points the way to a new future for today??s young women.

Hardcover: 272 pages

Publisher: Basic Books; 1 edition (April 27 2010)

Language: English

ISBN-10: 0465015611

ISBN-13: 978-0465015610

Product Dimensions: 6.5 x 1.2 x 9.5 inches

Shipping Weight: 1 pounds