I love the title of this book because it immediately identifies an aspect of parenting that is not usually a focus of a parenting book. In that respect, this should be useful for families that are themselves global or envision a global experience for their kids. The focus on teens is also appreciated because there are different and crucial issues that must be addressed. There are so many possibilities and this book helps illuminate the issues.

As a teacher this book was really interesting, we have always known about the struggles young people have with identity but this really looks at issues for the 21st century teen. The summaries and questions for parents and teens at the end of the chapters were particularly good, helping to apply the issues discussed in the chapter, I would recommend this not only for parents, but also anyone who works with young people.

Since I'll be raising global teens a month from now, this title really grabbed me. This info is up to the minute, it's a great collection of resources and advice, well written and organized, and I'll be highly recommending it to friends and family.

A global teen is more likely to demonstrate tolerance, cultural sensitivity, empathy, adaptability, openness to change, and the ability to speak different languages. While they may be more sophisticated in working with individuals from other backgrounds and cultures, they may also have a more prolonged adolescence and difficulties with conflict resolution and handling grief, which may affect their emotional development.

Here's some examples of good advice: Encourage them to start seeking help and making appointments for teachers and health providers; and to that end, have them take a picture of their vaccination record to have on hand. Ask open-ended questions about what friends or peers are doing, rather than interrogating them personally. Listen and be attuned to yr teen's body language. Pause if things get heated.

Forget about Helicoptering or Tigering, Dolphin parenting is all about rules and expectations but also valuing autonomy, creative pursuits, communications skills and critical thinking. As children grow up, Dolphin Parents gradually encourage them to make decisions for themselves, yielding more self-confident and self-motivated young adults.

Don't avoid topics like porn, sexting, consent, body image, domestic violence, perfectionism. Young people whose parents discuss sex and sexual identity openly and honestly with them are more likely to delay having sex, avoid early pregnancy, have fewer partners, and have more positive relationships.
I read this "How do you think that your cross-cultural background and skills can help you to be a bridge builder, create change, and/or improve the world around you?" and immediately thought, "Hello, winning future college/scholarship application essay question!"