The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens

The 7 Habits Of Highly Effective Teens

Author	Sean Covey
Language	English
Genre	Self-help
Published	October 9, 1998 (Touchstone Books)
Publication place	United States
Media type	Print
Pages	288
ISBN	9780684856094

The Seven Habits of Highly Effective Teens is a 1998 bestselling self-help book written by Sean Covey,[1] the son of Stephen Covey.[2][3] The book was published on October 9, 1998 through Touchstone Books and is largely based on The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People.[4] In 1999 Covey released a companion book entitled Daily Reflections For Highly Effective Teens.

In 2000, The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens was named as one of the YALSA's "Popular Paperbacks for Young Adults".[5]

Synopsis

In the book Covey discusses how teenagers can become more independent and effective by following seven basic habits.[6] The habits range from being proactive in every aspect of one's life to planning and prioritizing one's daily life and responsibilities.[7][8]

Reception

Reception for the book has been positive,[9] with some schools including the text in their lesson plans.[10][11][12][13] A reviewer for the New Straits Times commented that the book's writing was "fun and lively" and called it a "fruitful read".[14] AudioFile gave the audiobook a positive review, citing Covey's narration as a highlight.[15] The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens has also been praised by several psychologists, although according to the Handbook of Self-Help Therapies the book has not been thoroughly tested as a part of a treatment plan.[16]

References

1. "SURVIVAL TIPS FROM 'RETIRED' TEEN". The News Tribune. November 28, 1998. Archived from the original on January 29, 2013. Retrieved 8 December 2012.
2. "Guiding the way; Adolescents' self-help books could lead to improvement, problem solving". Boston Herald. Oct 5, 1998. Archived from the original on 31 January 2013. Retrieved 8 December 2012.
3. "PW: Bestsellers of 1999--Paperback: The Usual Suspects Prevail". Publishers Weekly. Retrieved 8 December 2012.
4. "Seven Habits For Effective Teens". Gainesville Sun. Apr 16, 2000. Archived from the original on 24 January 2013. Retrieved 8 December 2012.
5. "2000 Popular Paperbacks for Young Adults". YALSA. Archived from the original on 23 February 2013. Retrieved 8 December 2012.
6. "Son's 'Highly Effective' book gives Mom hope". San Antonio Express-News. August 31, 2010. Retrieved 8 December 2012.
7. "Navigating Teenage Turbulence: A Roadmap with Sean Covey's 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens". Bru Times News.
8. Spenser, Sharon (2009). The Perfect Norm. Information Age Publishing. pp. 46–49, 61–66. ISBN 978-1607520337.
9. "Review: The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens". Teen Ink. Retrieved 8 December 2012.
10. "YOUNG LEADERS LEARN 7 SECRETS OF SUCCESS IN AN INNOVATIVE MIDDLE SCHOOL CLASS, STUDENTS ARE TAUGHT HOW TO BECOME "HIGHLY EFFECTIVE TEENS."". Orlando Sentinel. Nov 10, 1999. Archived from the original on 31 January 2013. Retrieved 8 December 2012.
11. "HABIT FORMING Middle school immerses teens in Covey program". The Dallas Morning News. September 26, 2000. Archived from the original on 29 January 2013. Retrieved 8 December 2012.
12. "Good 'Habits' may make good teenagers". The Providence Journal. Aug 6, 2003. Archived from the original on 31 January 2013. Retrieved 8 December 2012.
13. "Course on effective habits teaches teens a lesson for life". Kansas City Star. 2001-06-30. Archived from the original on 8 February 2013. Retrieved 8 December 2012.
14. "The Road to Difference". New Straits Times. Apr 4, 1999. Retrieved 8 December 2012.
15. "THE 7 HABITS OF HIGHLY EFFECTIVE TEENS". AudioFile. 2002. Retrieved 8 December 2012.^[permanent dead link‍]
16. Watkins, Patti Lou (2007). Handbook of Self-Help Therapies. Routledge. p. 144. ISBN 978-0805851717.

External links

• Official author website