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ISBN:0-7611-1570-6
How to Keep Your Teenager Out of Trouble and What to do if You Can't

Publication Date: 2001
Neil I. Bernstein
 

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About the Author

Dr. Neil Bernstein is a practicing clinical psychologist, writer, and lecturer. He lectures frequently around the country to groups of parents, schools counselors, and mental health professionals and has been a consultant to schools, clinics, and psychiatric hospitals. His previous book, Treating the Unmanageable Adolescent, was a best-seller for the Psychotherapy Book Club. Dr. Bernstein lives in the Washington, D.C., area.

Summary

The teenage years are tough-for kids, and for parents. Many teenagers are grappling with a slew of overwhelming emotions, and the results can range from not wanting to be seen with a parent in public to reckless and destructive behavior that can destroy a family. Parents despair as a child becomes a sullen, defiant stranger.

This book helps parents identify whether their teens are exhibiting typical behavior-such as locking themselves in their room for hours-or are exhibiting real danger signs, such as being secretive, despondent, or constantly angry. And then he tells what to do about it. The focus, above all else, is effective communication: how to avoid threats and put-downs, offer clear explanations, stick with the issues at hand, negotiate, improve listening skills, ask relevant questions, and stop interrogating or lecturing. Throughout, Bernstein uses examples from his practice to tell specifically what to do and say. There is sample dialogue to keep discussions from becoming arguments; signals that parental efforts are actually working; and Skill Builders that give parents the tools they need to ensure their teenagers leave home as responsible, moral adults.

Contents

CHAPTER ONE How Teenagers Get into Trouble
CHAPTER TWO Who's in Charge Here? Setting Limits for Your Teen
CHAPTER THREE Building Better Relationships Through Better Communication
CHAPTER FOUR Helping Your Teen Develop Good Self-Esteem
CHAPTER FIVE Strategic Parenting: Promoting Independence, Good Judgment, and Impulse Control
CHAPTER SIX Don't Let Them Leave Home Without Empathy and Morality
CHAPTER SEVEN Resisting Negative Peer Pressure
CHAPTER EIGHT Sex, Drugs, and Rebellious Trends
CHAPTER NINE Helping Resolve Your Teen's Problems with School
CHAPTER TEN Dealing with Defiance and Antisocial Behavior
CHAPTER ELEVEN Desperate Times Drastic Measures
A FINAL WORD
APPENDIX Resources for Parents of Teens in Trouble
INDEX