Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data Bernstein, Eileen, 1941- Middle school and the age of adjustment : a guide for parents / Eileen Bernstein. p. cm. Includes bibliographical references and index. ISBN 0-89789-906-7 (alk. paper) 1. Middle school education—Parent participation—Handbooks, manuals, etc. 2. Adolescent psychology—Handbooks, manuals, etc. I. Title. LB1623.B48 2002 373.236—dc21 2002018212 British Library Cataloguing in Publication Data is available. Copyright © 2002 by Eileen Bernstein All rights reserved. No portion of this book may be reproduced, by any process or technique, without the express written consent of the publisher. Library of Congress Catalog Card Number: 2002018212 ISBN: 0-89789-906-7 First published in 2002 Bergin & Garvey, 88 Post Road West, Westport, CT 06881 An imprint of Greenwood Publishing Group, Inc. www.greenwood.com Printed in the United States of America The paper used in this book complies with the Permanent Paper Standard issued by the National Information Standards Organization (Z39.48-1984). 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 -iv- |