Parent Guide > Animal adolescence is filled with teen drama and peer pressure
Welcome to the parent guide for this text! Read below to find out about what your child is reading in class and how you can support him/her at home.
This week in class, we’re reading "Animal adolescence is filled with teen drama and peer pressure" by Duncan Strauss.
In this text, Duncan Strauss shares the similarities between the adolescent behavior of humans and animals.
As we read, we will be discussing the themes of Growing Up and Human vs. Nature as they relate to the text. We are trying to answer these big questions :
"Why should we value our youth?" and "How do we view nature?"
Ways to support your child:
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Ask your child about this informational text at home:
- What was "Animal adolescence is filled with teen drama and peer pressure" about?
- What did you learn about Growing Up?
- What did you learn about Human vs. Nature?
- Watch the following clips with your child at home: