Parents and Teenagers : A Guide to Solving Problems and Building Relationships

Wheaton, IL: Victor Books, 1987. Hard Cover. Near Fine/Near Fine. 5th Printing. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Practical advice from over 50 Christian leaders. A trusted resource, Youth for Christ/USA has ministered to teenagers for 40 years, and staff memebers have counseled thousands of young people facing almost every problem imaginable. Therefore it was quite logical for Dr. Jay Kesler, president of Youth for Christ/USA, to envision this guidebook for parents of teenagers. Arranged in an easy-to-find, easy-to-read, topical reference format, this book is complemented by helpful charts, handy lists, and honest answers. You'll get answers of questions like: How can I discipline my teenager without alienating him?; What can I do if I don't like my teenager's friends?; How can I compete with peer pressure?; What do I do when my teen won't talk with me?; How should I respond to crisis situations such as sex, drugs and alchohol?; When do I let my teen fall on his face? When do I step in to help?; Can I develop my teenager's character or leadership potential?; Why doesn't my teen get anything out of church?; and you'll get answers to other crucial parenting questions in this valuable book by widely known and respected Christian leaders who are parents just like you. This solidly evangelical reference guide is one you'll pull from the shelf again and again as you seek to help your son or daughter clear the hurdles of the teenage years into adulthood. The home is key during your child's most turbulent years. make it a haven - a place not of conflict and confusion but of cooperation, communication, caring, and companionship. Your relationship now can mean the difference for a lifetime. 693 pages. Top & bottom of spine is bumped. Spine is creased. Dust jacket has some rubbing on top & bottom of spine, 4 outside corner tips and some areas along outside edges. 1/16" closed tear on top of front cover jacket. Both top outside corners of jacket are creased. The book is strong and tight..