Parent Guide > Rebel With a Cause: Rebellion in Adolescence

by Dr. Carl Pickhardt 2009

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 "Rebel With a Cause: Rebellion in Adolescence" by Dr. Carl Pickhardt.

In "Rebel with a Cause," Dr. Carl Pickhardt uses a psychologist's perspective to examine rebellion during adolescence.

As we read, we will be discussing the themes of Growing Up and Identity as they relate to the text. We are trying to answer these big questions :

"What does it mean to be grown up?" and "Can you change your identity?"

Ways to support your child:

  • Ask your child about this informational text at home:
    • What was "Rebel With a Cause: Rebellion in Adolescence" about?
    • What did you learn about Growing Up?
    • What did you learn about Identity?
  • Watch Real Life Teens: Teen Rebellion at home with your child.