In this recently updated version of his best selling book, Dr. Anthony Wolf offers a real life and practical guide to raising teenagers in our modern world. While Get out of My Life is often humorous, it rings a true and responsive chord with parents of teens who will often see themselves or their teens in the story. I found myself thinking, "When did he record this conversation with my daughter?
Dr. Wolf looks at the physiological and psychological makeup of teenagers and explores why they often react as they do. He addresses the issues that many parents raise such as "At least I respected my parents when I was a teenager," or "Justin, get that room clean, now!" The book offers practical alternatives to anger, nagging and frustration in dealing with teens, and gives specific recommendations about developing a better relationship with even the most difficult teenagers.
Dealing with issues from communication and trust to better handling conflict and from poor academic performance and drug abuse to the Internet, Dr. Wolf addresses the challenges that seem most pervasive in the parent-teen relationship. Chapters dedicated to teens and divorce (including single parenting and step-parenting) and to teenage sex are especially helpful in dealing with these sensitive issues.
Get Out of My Life is an excellent resource for parents who are going through the daily challenges of working with and loving their teenagers. Loading with practical suggestions for the most common problems, this book is a must read for parents who love and hope to be better parents to their teenage children.
