Parenting in contemporary times provides Matthew Keenan with an endless amount of material. Keenan looks at life with a smile and shares his humorous perspective with his readers on a variety of topics that resonate with parents of all ages. Keenan doles out parental observations from A to Z, * Teens, cell phones, and parental insanity. * Axe body Gagging for fresh air on a Friday night. * A daughter's diary and three teenage Dial 911 now! * Your daughter wants a hire a bankruptcy attorney first. * Boy Scouts and expect heavy rain. * Spring break it's not really spring and my children don't need a break. * Teenage sons and drivers education school ? take the next exit. * Coaching the "non premier" Bad News Bears, Kansas style. * Waking up teenage tips and tricks for an on-time school arrival. * My son's homework why is this my problem? * High school dances- life gets complicated quickly.