Teenage as a Second Language: A Parent's Guide to Becoming Bilingual

by Greenberg Barbara R, Jennifer A. Powell-Lunder

What are you to do when your cheerful, friendly family members morph overnight into sarcastic, sullen, teens? How can you get through to these hormonally challenged strangers when all you get in return are sighs and eyerolls?

Thankfully, this book reveals the groundbreaking strategies you can use to maintain good communication, healthy interaction, and strong connections to your teen, no matter how rocky the road to puberty becomes. You'll learn how Based on the latest research, this book works as a Rosetta Stone to help you hear what your kids are really saying--and makes sure nothing is lost in translation!

Genres: Parenting, Nonfiction

256 pages, Paperback

First published October 11, 2010

Reviews

[Rachel · Rating 2 out of 5]

So far I am finding the actual language part to be a bit...meh. The content is interesting and has presented some potentially helpful communication tips and startegies. And I feel like I need them!

I had a hard time getting through this book. I don't think I need to be best friends with my teen to be able to have good conversations with him. Perhaps just a different approach? I did pick up some helpful communication tips here and there, though. I would not buy this book for anyone.

[Suezette Given · Rating 2 out of 5]

A little too wussy and touchy-feely for me.

[Octopusturtle · Rating 1 out of 5]

Not much here for me.

[Cezie · Rating 5 out of 5]

A great read for every parent. There is a lot of info we hear all the time, but it was a great refresher.