Teen life in Latin America and the Caribbean

the long version

Looks at what life is like for teens in fifteen Latin American and Caribbean countries, each with a country profile, a chronicle of a typical teenager's day, and information on family, food, school, social life and fashion, recreation, religion, and culture. Includes pen pal Web sites. Teens in Latin America and the Caribbean generally face a difficult path to adulthood. Poverty and unemployment, violence, political instability, and emigration are frequently the norm in their native countries. Those from poorer families must often work as well as attend school, and opportunities for higher education and good jobs are limited. Wealthier teens, on the other hand, are sheltered from harshness and enjoy private schools, vacations abroad, and access to American consumer products. Yet family is important no matter what the class, most of the teens share a love of parties, music, and current fashions. This book looks at what life is like for teens in fifteen Latin American and Caribbean countries, each with a country profile, a chronicle of a typical teenager's day, and information on family, food, school, social life and fashion, recreation, religion, and culture. -- Publisher description