Have a New Teenager by Friday: From Mouthy and Moody to Respectful and Responsible in 5 Days

Yes, There is a lot of eye opening information. Its a lot to take in.

Some of the examples really hit home.

It was all very good.

I have learned to be a little more layed back. I Try to respect where my kids are coming from and no matter what ... Always keep your cool. Its important to communicate and not dictate.

I would recommend this.

This book is okay. I've read many parenting books and there's little here that's good that I haven't heard before...but some of what's on here is just...not good.

Example: The writer portrays a parenting scenario of a child being disrespectful to her mother on a Saturday morning. The parent does nothing, keeping a cool head and ignoring the teen. Saturday evening when the teen asks for mom's car keys, mom has made sure to have them in her pocket, and says "no." "But why," the girl inquires? "Because I didn't like being disrespected this morning," the parent replies.

This is supposed to be an example of an effective deterrent...waiting 9 hours to stick it to a kid is not likely to improve their relationship, or teach self-control or respect, in my opinion. And there are a number of similar suggestions that I might find laughable in a parenting book, if it wasn't all so disappointing.

Then there's the fact that the author mentions your child may need to be moved to a different school or even a different city for any changes to work with him/her...so much for having a new teen by Friday.

I would recommend this book - I listen to it on an ongoing basis to keep focused on issues with my teenagers. How we do not realize what we are doing until it is pointed out by someone else.

Respond don't react!

The 5 Love Languages of Teenagers by Gary Chapman. Both books remind parents that our teens are going through many changes and we should be there to "guide" them to adulthood, not "dictate" them to it. Both books are Christian based without being "preachy".

"Purposive behavior" - what is it my teen wants to accomplish from her behavior?

Yes I would, and will again It was a good listen.

I loved how the author gave you examples from his own life and teenage kids.

The Dr.

Things That Make You Go Hmmm. New ideas about your teen.

Enjoyable, usefull and very practicle. A MUST book for every parent. Good to listen over and over!

While I like Dr. Leman, the title and premise of this book is ridiculous, unethical and dishonest. You cannot change anyone, including yourself and especially your teenager within 5 days. Dr. Leman states that parents hold all the cards to change the teen. This is not true. While parents hold significant influence, parents are not the only variables in the lives of teenagers.
Some good practical advice but often simplistic answers. Again, I like Dr. Leman as a person and therapist, but parents should not believe this is all that needs to happen for significant change to occur. Beware of parental guilt if things do not work out by Friday afternoon.
Dr. W.

Well read.

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