Teenagers are tough, and anyone who has their own needs help. Here it is: a witty, enjoyable, ground-breaking and genuinely helpful guide that breaks the mould. This is the best survival manual for parents who find themselves marooned among volatile and incomprehensible aliens on Planet Teen. It looks at all the difficult issues of bringing up teenagers - school, sex, drugs and even suicide. But it's the title of the second chapter, 'What They Do and Why' that best captures the book's spirit and technique, explaining how to translate teenage behaviour into its true, often less complicated meaning. One key mistake, for instance, is getting involved in no-win conflicts instead of having the wisdom to shut up when shutting up would be the most effective - albeit least satisfying - thing to do. The message is clear: parenting adolescents is inherently difficult. Don't judge yourself too harshly!
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Tony Wolf is a psychologist who has teenage children.
Suzanne Franks is a television producer, journalist and author with two teenage daughters. She lives in London.
Suzanne Franks is a television producer, journalist and author with two teenage daughters. She lives in London.
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By A. B. Maurer
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This book is brilliant. As the mother of a teenager I was able to relate to every page in this book. It was spot-on! It gives good advice and explains why teenagers act the way they do. After reading this book I realised that my son is very, very normal whereas before I was sometimes seriously wondering where I had gone wrong!
If you have a teenager I would strongly suggest you read this book. I have read quite a few books on adolescence but in my opinion this one is by far superior to any other of its type.
Thank you Tony Wolf and Suzanne Franks for creating such an amazing insight into the adolescent way of thinking and how we as parents can best handle this.
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By A. Grant
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I have spent the last 8 months hurt, betrayed and taken for granted by my 16 year old son. From a happy-go-lucky boy, he turned into a monster! I was so desperate to understand why, that I decided to find out if there was book which explained it all. "Get Out of My Life" was the answer! I related to each page, highlighted all the points which I associated with and put little yellow tabs to take me to sections which I might encounter again! I have also recommended it to all my friends who have teenagers. This book is a MUST READ, especially if you have a teenage son. I've now learnt how to back off, be firm but know when to button it! Thank you so much Anthony Wolf and Suzanne Franks for recognising that we need the help.
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I couldn't remember why I acted inconsiderately and irrationally as a teenager, so I didn't understand why my teenager was acting like this! I spent sleepless nights feeling really hurt and angry because of her words and actions before I read this book. It has put my mind to rest on a lot of teenage behavioural issues. You might not be able to change your teenager's behaviour after reading this book, but at least you'll be able to deal with it in your head and you won't feel so frustrated anymore. Well worth a read I think, even if you haven't got children it helps you realize why the teenagers of today are they way they are.
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Great Book
Getting lots of references to my own teenagers , very good read , will recommend to all of my friends who also have dreaded teenagers
Published 1 month ago by Ms. Maureen C. Rowles
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Made me realise it was all normal!
I bought this book at the same time as 'I'd listen to my parents if they'd just shut up', as I was desperate. This book made me feel better just by reading it! Read more
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This book won't and doesn't aim to give you all the answers but without doubt gives you the inside knowledge you need to understand how to make good decisions. Read more
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Do you experience non-cooperation, rudeness, defiance or thoughtlessness from your teenager? You are not alone. Read more
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At last a book that really understands the parent teenager thing.
This book has helped our family immensely! It's written with simplicity and easy to follow, a caring and intelligent look at what's really going on for the teenager today and helps... Read more
Published 1 month ago by J. C. Roberts
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I am a parent of children who are now grown up. I bought the book because I work in a Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (22 years in that kind of work and a career of 38... Read more
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Teenager thoughts
As a parent of teenager boys, I have enjoyed looking into how and why boys act as they do. It's very true to life as to how parents react to what teenagers sometimes response to... Read more
Published 1 month ago by jem
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Good book for understanding the teenager
A good book which gives the parent an insight into how teenagers act the way they do. Understanding them is all very well but would have appreciated more proactive ways in dealing... Read more
Published 2 months ago by Kim
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Fantastic!
I would recommend this book to anyone who cares for a teen or pre-teen!!!
It has helped me put so much into perspective with my children.
At your wits end? Read this!!
It has helped me put so much into perspective with my children.
At your wits end? Read this!!
Published 2 months ago by Georgia
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The worst parenting book that I have ever read
I have read many parenting books over the years but this book must be the very very worst. It perpetuates the very thing that readers of such books are trying to cure, namely... Read more
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