On Becoming Teenwise: Building a Relationship That Lasts a Lifetime

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Summary: I now understand my teen!
Review: On Becoming Teenwise is an excellent book for parents who have children ages 13 through 19, and the book gives one an excellent direction as to how your younger adolescent SHOULD go! A test is given to the parent early in the book and reveals what is lacking in your relationship with him/her as well as what the parent has done right so far in upbringing the child. Many suggestions are offered to remedy, for instance, a lack of responsibility in doing chores, or being able to meet a curfew.

The book also explains how to handle situations that as a parent you don't appreciate-like when your son/daughter hangs around the wrong crowd. The book also has a very interesting chapter on "Love Languages". These five essential languages are a vital eye-opener and shows how your teens accepts love from others! Some children, for instance need encouraging words, while other teens feel more loved by quality time spent with them, or small acts of service. I would definetly put this book in my library at home and strongly encourage parents to read this eye-opener on teens!