7 Things Your Teenager Won't Tell You: And How to Talk About Them Anyway
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| Rating | : | 4.48 (605 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0812969596 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 272 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-04-30 |
| Language | : | English |
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Jenifer Lippincott and Robin Deutsch offer a deceptively simple plan for talking to your kids that's based on a simple set of rules: Teens need to stay safe, show respect, and keep in touch--online, and in real life.. And yet, fingers fly across keys to a host of new adolescent domains - from texting to iTunes, from chats to anything-on-demand. Their brains haven't skipped a growth spurt; their search for identity hasn't been called off or even detoured; they haven't forgotten how to speak with the ease of attitude. Now this popular guide has been revised and updated to address the challenges parents face with a wired and Web-savvy generation. REVISED AND UPDATED 2011 EDITIONThis update to the book traverses new adolescent territory, both charted and uncharted, to bring parents up-to-speed on what to expect and how to deal. Every teenager keeps secrets, and if you're li
The first section of the book reviews psychological and physiological research on brain development in adolescents. The authors then identify seven important facts to keep in mind, among them: truth is a malleable concept for teens, they suffer from distorted self-images, and they are attracted to risks. Vanessa BushCopyright © American Library Association. All rights reserved. Throughout, the authors focus on three clear and simple rules of engagement--stay safe, show respect, and keep in touch--with helpful vignettes to demonstrate how parents can apply the rules in a variety of situations aimed not at controlling teens but minimizing their exposure to risky situations. Parents of teens will recognize the us-and-them dialogues and will find encouragement and guidance. Lippincott and
No Suspicion said Extraordinary guide for parents. I don't review many items on Amazon, but this book is special. Teens drive parents crazy; but if you follow the suggestions in this text, and listen to its message, I suspect that you, like me, will find yourself parenting with new skill and renewed inspiration. . Barbara K. Stinson said Tool for parents of teenagers. This provided a great tool to ease the angst of subjects difficult to talk about!. Joyce H. said One Star. BS. If you don't have a relationship with your teen, then this will not help