self-esteem in adolescence

Offers girls advice on how they can get respect and keep it in every aspect of life, with tips for setting boundaries, valuing originality, speaking up when the line is crossed, solving disrespect dilemmas, finding help, and more.

Discusses positive and negative body image, with an emphasis on body size and weight, and suggests ways to improve self-esteem and develop a healthy body image.

Discusses how sports can influence a girl's life and profiles some of the most famous female athletes, including Rebecca Lobo, Mia Hamm, Gabrielle Reece, and Jackie Joyner-Kersee.