When Boys Become Parents

MARK S. KISELICA is a professor of counselor education and vice provost and director of the Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning at The College of New Jersey. He has written over 130 publications, most of which are focused on the subjects of counseling boys and men, especially teenage fathers.

"This book shines a much-needed light on the struggles of adolescent fathers and what our society must do to help them. If every professional currently working in an adolescent parents program were to read this book, one can easily imagine a new generation of young fathers who are fully engaged in their children's lives."- Michael Hayes (director of Family Strengthening Initiatives, Texas Attorney General's Office) "When Boys Become Parents is a significant contribution that humanizes statistical data on the topic of teenage fatherhood that has been largely ignored. This book will appeal to students in human services courses and professionals serving youth populations."- James Garbarino (director of the Loyola University Chicago's Center for the Human Rights of Child) "Mark S. Kiselica highlights prevalent characteristics among teenage fathers and the cultural currents that shape common perceptions of them. In so doing, he dispels many myths while simultaneously acknowledging the personal struggles and contextual constraints these young males often encounter. He skillfully portrays the double bind that grips many young fathers-they are underprivileged yet underserved. The book's most significant contribution, therefore, arguably lies in its comprehensive review of programs and auxiliary resources that may be marshaled to assist young fathers and their families. Highly recommended."(Choice) "This book shines a much-needed light on the struggles of adolescent fathers and what our society must do to help them. If every professional currently working in an adolescent parents program were to read this book, one can easily imagine a new generation of young fathers who are fully engaged in their children's lives."- Michael Hayes (director of Family Strengthening Initiatives, Texas Attorney General's Office) "When Boys Become Parents is a significant contribution that humanizes statistical data on the topic of teenage fatherhood that has been largely ignored. This book will appeal to students in human services courses and professionals serving youth populations."- James Garbarino (director of the Loyola University Chicago's Center for the Human Rights of Child) "Mark S. Kiselica highlights prevalent characteristics among teenage fathers and the cultural currents that shape common perceptions of them. In so doing, he dispels many myths while simultaneously acknowledging the personal struggles and contextual constraints these young males often encounter. He skillfully portrays the double bind that grips many young fathers-they are underprivileged yet underserved. The book's most significant contribution, therefore, arguably lies in its comprehensive review of programs and auxiliary resources that may be marshaled to assist young fathers and their families. Highly recommended."(Choice)