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Teenology : the art of raising great teenagers
Title:
Teenology : the art of raising great teenagers
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Summary:
Raising a teen is not an easy job. The challenges parents face can be overwhelming--"What happened to my sweet-tempered kid?" "How do I help her make better choices?" "I'm afraid my teen is going to walk away from his faith." "How do I teach my teen to stay pure?" "Is this teen behavior normal?!" In Teenology, author Jim Burns covers all these issues and more. His no-holds-barred approach tackles even the most sensitive topics, providing parents with the answers and advice they need to raise their teens to become responsible adults. An invaluable section on common problems and solutions addresses everything from curfew to bullying to pornography and beyond. Christian teen expert, Jim Burns, offers a candid and comprehensive guide to raising today's teens.
Other Title:
Teen-ology.
Year Published:
2010
Physical Description:
221 p. ; 22 cm.
Contents:
Part one: Parenting teens to become responsible adults -- Who is that stranger in your house? -- Correcting behavior without crushing character -- Learning the developmental stages of adolescence -- Creating a media-safe home -- Teaching the purity code -- Communication is a key -- The spiritual life of a teenager -- Dealing with a troubled teen -- Your marriage and raising teens -- The changing culture -- Part two: Common problems and solutions -- Eating disorders -- Drug and alcohol use and abuse -- Tattoos and body piercing -- Coping with tragedy -- Cyberbullying -- Driving -- Choosing a college -- Depression -- Dinnertime -- Overweight teens -- Self-injury -- Sleep -- Sexual abuse -- Suicide -- Homework hassles.
ISBN:
9780764207044
Publisher:
Minneapolis, Minn. : Bethany House, c2010.