KNF-TX Posted June 14, 2009 Share Posted June 14, 2009 I feel that we are entering a new era with our teens and I feel lost. What books have you found helpful in dealing with curfews, texting, sex, drugs, attitude... Yikes, this is scary. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sunshine State Sue Posted June 14, 2009 Share Posted June 14, 2009 Teen Proofing by John Rosemond Boundaries with Kids by Cloud & Townsend I wrote a bit about what I like in these books (mostly the latter) in this thread. ETA: Need to admit I'm no expert and ds is only 13. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nan in Mass Posted June 14, 2009 Share Posted June 14, 2009 I like The Five Love Languages of Teenagers (think that's how the title goes - should be close enough to find it, though). I wish I had found this book earlier. I also like Don't Shoot the Dog by Karen Pryor. If I'd found that book earlier, it would have given me the confidence not to make some of the mistakes I made. -nan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michelle in AL Posted June 14, 2009 Share Posted June 14, 2009 I'm enjoying Parenting by Charles Swindoll. We've gotten to the "snarky" stage and I needed an instruction manual. This has helped me see things in a whole new light. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lori D. Posted June 14, 2009 Share Posted June 14, 2009 Right now, we're going through a GREAT book together with our teens after dinner several nights a week: "Do Hard Things" (Harris). It's an awesome encouragement to ALL ages to make use of the time and talents God has given you to accomplish wonderful things. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laurie4b Posted June 14, 2009 Share Posted June 14, 2009 Teen Proofing by John Rosemond Boundaries with Kids by Cloud & Townsend I wrote a bit about what I like in these books (mostly the latter) in this thread. ETA: Need to admit I'm no expert and ds is only 13. Teenproofing is one of mine; another is Parenting Teens with Love and Logic (or something like that) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FloridaLisa Posted June 14, 2009 Share Posted June 14, 2009 Age of Opportunity, Paul Tripp How to Hold Onto your Kids, Neufeld Neither deal specifially with drugs, s*x, alcohol that I recall. Both give excellent advice and insight into how to keep/create a strong parent/child relationship through the teen years. HTH, Lisa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Storm Bay Posted June 14, 2009 Share Posted June 14, 2009 Thanks for posting this, because I was meaning to ask the same question. Now I'm off to see which ones I can get from the library. I'm currently reading The Five Love Languages and finding it a helpful read, so one of the ones I'll look for is that one for teens. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhea Posted June 14, 2009 Share Posted June 14, 2009 I'm not all the way through it yet but based on what I've read so far I'd recommend Why Do They Act That Way? A Survival Guide to the Adolescent Brain for You and Your Teen. My teen and I have both been reading it. It's by David Walsh. I got The 6 Most Important Decisions You'll Ever Make for my teen. Some of it is very common sense and nothing new for my teen, but other parts of it I think are going to be helpful. This is definitely one for parents to check out first. It deals with dating, sex and addictions (including porn). By Sean Covey Rhea Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Staci in MO Posted June 14, 2009 Share Posted June 14, 2009 I also like "Do Hard Things" by the Harris brothers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Storm Bay Posted June 14, 2009 Share Posted June 14, 2009 I'm not all the way through it yet but based on what I've read so far I'd recommend Why Do They Act That Way? A Survival Guide to the Adolescent Brain for You and Your Teen. My teen and I have both been reading it. It's by David Walsh. I got The 6 Most Important Decisions You'll Ever Make for my teen. Some of it is very common sense and nothing new for my teen, but other parts of it I think are going to be helpful. This is definitely one for parents to check out first. It deals with dating, sex and addictions (including porn). By Sean Covey Rhea Thanks--I just added that first one to my list (I can't order all of the ones on this thread, so I've orderedabout 5 or 6). Last night I chatted briefly with a couple of 16 yos who mentioned that they now appreciate their mothers, whereas a couple of years ago, they didn't, so I'm hoping that will be the case around here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan C. Posted June 14, 2009 Share Posted June 14, 2009 Adolescence isn't Terminal, Keven Leman More of the nitty gritty..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
momto4greatkids Posted June 14, 2009 Share Posted June 14, 2009 5 Paths to the Love of your Life When God Writes Your Love Story/ by Ludy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janet in WA Posted June 15, 2009 Share Posted June 15, 2009 I feel that we are entering a new era with our teens and I feel lost. What books have you found helpful in dealing with curfews, texting, sex, drugs, attitude... Yikes, this is scary. ThanksBe sure to read more than one. And pay the most attention to the ones that urge laughing and having fun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MyThreeSons Posted June 15, 2009 Share Posted June 15, 2009 Age of Opportunity by Paul Tripp -- specifically for parents of teens Heart of Anger by Lou Priolo (sp?) -- good for parents in general, but we've seen more anger issues with our boys in the teen years BTW, thanks for the reminder. I need to review these .... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Storm Bay Posted June 15, 2009 Share Posted June 15, 2009 So many books, so little time. I thought I'd ordered about five, but I've ordered 8 from the library and I suspect I've only ordered about half the ones recommended here. There is no way I'm going to count;). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SonshineLearner Posted June 15, 2009 Share Posted June 15, 2009 Love and Logic for Teens... Carrie:-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nan in Mass Posted June 15, 2009 Share Posted June 15, 2009 This is for anyone who is ALREADY stuck with stereotypical teenager and would like some comfort. It describes stereotypical teenagers and offers a bit of advice on what to do at the time, but most of all it provides a heavy reminder that it is vital not to let your relationship with your teen deteriorate during teenagerhood to the point of no return. It aims at making you feel better by showing you that many teens are like this. Being stuck with a typical teen myself, I found it very comforting. The Five Love Languages of Teenagers would have shown me how to prevent the problem in the first place, but I didn't discover that book until it was too late to "fix" my oldest. This one gave me hope that if he lived, he'd eventually grow up, and that hope allowed me to be loving during the teenage stage so we had something left of our relationship at the end of it. If you don't have a problem teen yet, don't bother with this book, but if you are up to your ears in pully-haulies with an older teen, this might be a bit of comfort to you. Not much use, probably, but a comfort. Get Out of My Life but first could you drive me and Cheryl to the Mall? The title pretty much says it all. Sigh. -Nan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Storm Bay Posted June 15, 2009 Share Posted June 15, 2009 This is for anyone who is ALREADY stuck with stereotypical teenager and would like some comfort. Get Out of My Life but first could you drive me and Cheryl to the Mall? The title pretty much says it all. Sigh. -Nan I love the title. My eldest is not a totally typical teen, but she has some typical traits. Just my walking through a teen clothing store door with her was embarrassing to her. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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