The sullen, withdrawn, sarcastic teenager. The defensive, wary, and helpless parent. This book builds a bridge between the two sides--with guidance and advice from a clinical psychologist on how parents can:
- Contain conflicts before they escalate into violence
- Break through the teen's verbal intimidation
- Avoid futile arguments
- Turn confrontation into communication
- Stand firm against teen rage
- Manage teen manipulation
- Build the teen's self-esteem
- Talk to teens when no one knows what to say