Youth and leisure
Roberts, Kenneth
Youth and leisure
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Roberts, Kenneth
The text is written at a 6th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for teens (ages 13+), and the content is mild with minimal sensitive material.
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About This Book
Here’s a secret: young people are changing the rules of school, work, and fun in ways no one expected. They stay in school longer and challenge old ideas about what boys and girls can do, but that’s only the beginning.
Themes
Quick Assessment
This book explores how young people in post-war Britain are navigating extended education, shifting gender roles, and evolving leisure activities. It combines research and adolescent theory to provide insight into youth culture and social class dynamics, suitable for teens aged 13-18. Parents should note this is a thoughtful, sociological look at youth experiences rather than a traditional narrative.
For Parents
Content Intensity
11LE — Light — EmotionalLight conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
1/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
2/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 0043011659
- Pages
- 210
- Publisher
- Allen & Unwin Australia
- Published
- 1983
- Type
- Nonfiction