This study investigated verbal play, including teasing and self-mocking in a naturally occurring conversation, among four Chinese female friends. The study illustrates how these speakers engage in teasing activities and then discusses the implications and significance of verbal play. Examples are taken from a casual, playful conversation…

This teacher resource manual is a support document designed to assist teachers who will be responsible for implementing the Career and Life Management core curriculum which will be required by all Alberta, Canada high schools effective September, 1989. The core curriculum consists of five required, interrelated themes: self-management, well-being,…

This book provides adolescents the information and skills they need to deal with dating and their awakening sexuality. It offers students in middle school, high school, and college an opportunity to examine and discuss their own feelings, attitudes, and behaviors as they relate to relationships. To allow facilitators in family life education…