Uncommon Sense for Parents with Teenagers
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With more than 100,000 copies sold, Michael Riera's UNCOMMON SENSE FOR PARENTS WITH TEENAGERS has ushered countless families through the trying years of adolescence. Offering a fresh interpretation of the teen years, Riera asserts that this period of a child's growth is too often misunderstood as a phase to be dreaded instead of enjoyed. In this fully revised and updated edition, Riera tackles some of the newest issues facing parents and teens-text messaging and the Internet, changing driver's license requirements, fad diets and exercise-and gives a second look to the old standbys-alcohol and drugs, academics, sex and dating, sports and extracurricular activities, eating disorders, making friends, single parenting, divorce, and more. Beginning with overviews of the parent-teenager relationship, the adolescent world, and high school, the bulk of the book comprises a series of responses to questions commonly asked by parents. Based on his 19 years as a teacher, counselor, dean of students, and parent, Riera recommends some unexpected-and ultimately successful-approaches, like "Communicate indirectly," "Let your teenager brood," and "Resist giving advice, even when your teenager asks for it." With a rare appreciation for this special developmental stage of life and an unpatronizing approach to teenagers, UNCOMMON SENSE FOR PARENTS WITH TEENAGERS is a beacon of optimism and hope for confused and wearied families everywhere.
Parent QuestionsviiiAcknowledgmentsxPrefacexiChapter 1The Parent-Adolescent Relationship1Chapter 2The Adolescent World9Chapter 3The High School Experience37Chapter 4Graduation62Chapter 5Limits and Structure72Chapter 6Natural Consequences79Chapter 7Alcohol, Drugs, and Parties90Chapter 8Academics, Grades, Motivation, and Learning Differences107Chapter 9Sex and Romance121Chapter 10Being Gay131Chapter 11Television and Music139Chapter 12The Computer, the Internet, and Cell Phones144Chapter 13Sports and Extracurricular Activities152Chapter 14Exercise, Nutrition, and Stress157Chapter 15Making Friends164Chapter 16The Driver's License170Chapter 17Eating Modifications and Eating Disorders178Chapter 18Adolescent Grieving188Chapter 19Divorce196Chapter 20Remarriage and Blended Families207Chapter 21Single Parenting214Chapter 22Parent Mental Health220Chapter 23Professional Help224Chapter 24Concluding Remarks228Bibliography231Index233
