Today’s teenagers have more choices and decisions than any previous generation.

　　Because of the increase in the number of families with both parents working, and the increase in the number of single parent families, teenagers are being asked to make important decisions. A number of them already perform adult functions, like providing care, supervising*, and cooking for a younger brother or sister. They are to be praised.

　　So often the good achievements of young people go unnoticed* while bad actions like school shootings, drug overdoses*, or a teenage killing over a pair of shoes make

　　the headlines* today.

　　Why would a teenager take such extreme actions, you may ask? Some of these incidents may involve drug use, or a lack of respect brought on by low self-esteem*. Some actions are beyond comprehension*.

　　However, we do know that when a young person performs actions such as these, they are stealing future opportunities and chances from themselves.

　　The ability to know how to make good decisions becomes more important than ever before. How to make those decisions and understand some of the important things of life is what the book

　　will pass on to you.

　　After decades of helping to mold* teenagers into adults as a highly successful football coach, including a national championship as the coach of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish, Lou Holtz shares a common sense message with teens in an easily understood game plan* for life.

　　Lou Holtz is a highly sought-after speaker and author who for years has challenged and motivated* adults. In this book, he spells out his tested, proven game plan for life for teenage children. Teens who want to define* their life goals and then go about reaching them will want to read this book.