Any parent of a teenager who would like pragmatic tips on how to build a positive relationship with their child should read this book. Parents of teens know that in today's environment, being a good parent is a greater challenge than ever. In 35 Things Your Teen Won't Tell You, So I Will, Ellen Pober Rittberg offers insight on how to connect, react, instill responsibility, and even discipline your teen to help foster a positive parent-child relationship. This pragmatic yet humorous insight includes:
- Discussing the issue of partying when an adult isn't home
- Subsidizing your teen at your own peril
- Asking yourself, To buy a car or not to buy a car (that is the question)
- Helping your teen understand the importance of punching the clock
- Addressing beer and hard liquor, the unseen enemy