Take Charge of Your Life! focuses on life skills and personal development. This newly revised text is designed to help young teens meet the challenges of their daily lives with confidence. The text encourages students to make wise decisions, to accept responsibility for their actions, and to become better managers of their relationships. Key features include: - Amusing illustrations and full-color photos enliven text material.- Case stories illustrate real-life applications of chapter concepts.- Feature articles provide suggestions, interesting trivia, and current events.- Management Points, Objectives, New Terms, Review Questions, Application Activities, and Critical Thinking Skills.