I have turned the corner after reading this book

Practical advices. Realistic situations and examples. Not lecturing or patronising like some other parenting books. It reminds me that my sons are growing up and going through a transition. This helps me seeing things from their points of view so I can help them better. We tend to treat them in the same way we did when they were younger. They could be feeling unsure of themselves going through this stage. We would add more pressure by telling them what they should do, how they should be like... I am recommending this book to a couple of girlfriends who are going through the same stage.

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A must read for parents

Glad to have stumped on this. Seeing changes already. Thanks for providing hope to parents

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This gets results!

By following direction I went from a withdrawn teenager to one that is now engaging in family life with a smile and giving hugs again! Thank you!

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must read without a doubt if you have teens

What a insight I have received reading this book. i have learned a lot and realised how little I knew. this is a book someone with teens (to be) must have and read regularly so you not reversing to old, unproductive habits but instead learn new effective ways to deal with young adults.

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Glad have learned from this book.

very useful for responsible parents n teenage relationship building.

I like the statement " freedom comes with responsibility "

enjoyed the full book.

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Religious and homophobic

Really disappointed in this book. I have 4 children aged 20, 18, 13 and 12 years old. I’m only on chapter 3 and due to the negative tone used to describe same sex parents, bordering homophobic and the religious aspects I don’t think I will bother with the rest of the book. Completely lost any respect for the author. Waste of money!

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Outdated views and examples

This book is really out of date referring to boys worrying about what the “opposite sex” might think, giving examples based on mothers being at home with children and fathers taking two weeks vacation from work. The starting advice regarding communication is to have a meal together and to start by conversing with God to thank him for the meal - which isn’t a belief that everyone holds. It talks about teenagers who are members of the church communicating with leaders but I’m not familiar with that many church going teenagers. Whilst I don’t think any of these are ‘bad’ examples in themselves, I believe that they do not represent a broad spectrum of society - statistics quoted are from 1998 - and does not really focus on the issues with teens in 2023. I am in the UK so appreciate there may be geographical differences but there are parts where I found myself wincing at the dated comments and beliefs. I had to turn off after Chapter 3.

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Be aware of the 1st publishing date

The author may have been on the right path but that was the beginning 2005 and now nearly 20 years later it needs rewriting. When your son brings back a pregnant girlfriend you cannot just 'pray for them and the child' while they interrupt their lives and you enjoy being grandparents!

The references to God constantly is too much and not inclusive. This will teach me for not reading reviews enough!

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