When Childs Teens (5 results)

Life Conservation Service of the John Hancock Mutual Life Insurance Co. Boston (1941). Drawings, 6.5 x 4.5", pict. Stapled wraps, 24pp, covers a bit worn & soiled.

Wraps. Condition: Fair. Presumed First Edition, First printing. The format is approximately 4.375 inches by 6.5 inches. 24 pages, plus covers. Illustrations. Cover torn at top of the spine. Cover has wear and soiling. This is a marvellous snapshot in time (middle of the Twentieth Century) with respect to the state-of-knowledge and the state-of-practice for dealing with children going through their teenage years. This pamphlet was part of the Health Education Service provided by the publisher. This work was addressed especially to others and fathers of girls and boys from twelve to twenty. It was chiefly concerned with practical questions about schooling, work, leisure-time, and intimate relations between parent and child. John Hancock Life Insurance Company, U.S.A. is a Boston-based insurance company. Established April 21, 1862, it was named in honor of John Hancock, a prominent American Patriot. In 2004, Canadian multinational life insurance company Manulife Financial acquired John Hancock and operates it as an independent subsidiary. The company and the majority of Manulife's U.S. assets continue to operate under the John Hancock name. The teenage years are also called adolescence. This is a time for growth spurts and puberty changes (sexual maturation). A teen may grow several inches in several months, followed by a time of very slow growth. Then they may have another growth spurt. Puberty changes may happen slowly. Or several changes may occur at the same time. It's important to remember that these changes will happen differently for each teen. Some teens may have these signs of maturity sooner or later than others. Each child goes through puberty at their own pace.…

No binding. Condition: Very Good. 4 3/8 x 6 1/2" 24-page booklet. Dimensions given, if any, are approximate. VG or better condition. Defects not visible in scan[s] are described. Item is complete as issued unless otherwise stated. NO facsimiles, copies, reprints or reproductions unless specifically stated in description above. Pictures show actual item, never a stock image. SHIPPING NOTE: We combine all items ordered for one shipping cost of $4.44. Please use the shopping cart before paying for STORE items. Or wait until all your AUCTION items are completed and REQUEST an invoice.…

No binding. Condition: Very Good. 4 1/2 x 6 1/2", 28-page booklet. Dimensions given, if any, are approximate. Condition as shown. Defects not visible in scan[s] are described. Item is complete as issued unless otherwise stated. NO facsimiles, copies, reprints or reproductions unless specifically stated in description above. Pictures show actual item, never a stock image.…

Condition: Near-fine. A guide for parents navigating the tricky waters of parenting a teen, written in a familiar tone with friendly cartoon illustrations to make the subject less intimidating. Emphasizes the importance of fostering a teen's physical, mental, and social needs, and includes a section on "Love Affairs" that encourages parents to reinforce gender roles and ask their children to "be civilized men and women" with "poise and civilized social skills" (pp. 23-4). An interesting look into gender roles and the goals of parenting in the 1950s. Single vol. (6.5" by 4.25"), pp. 24, illus., stapled in original illus. wrps with image of two parents looking on at four happy teens walking with schoolbooks. Stamp of Moline, Illinois child welfare office to upper wrapper.…