When Things Get Crazy With Your Teen: The Why, The How, And What To Do Now

As someone who has counseled hundreds of teens in his practice and as a father himself, Dr. Bradley understands how teenagers can be exasperating. Offering practical advice, he tells parents what to say in a number of typical scenarios, from messy rooms and shouting matches to drug abuse and depression.

No, it's not easy raising teenagers. Yes, there are sane solutions--in this problem-solving parent's guide from the bestselling author of "Yes, Your Teen Is Crazy"

How should you respond when your teen comes home late? Wears inappropriate clothes? Is pregnant, or flunking out? You'll find the answers here--right at your fingertips--in this quick-reference manual from the leading authority on adolescent behavior. As someone who has counseled hundreds of teens in his practice and as a father himself, Dr. Michael Bradley understands how teenagers can drive you crazy. Offering practical "first response" advice, he tells you exactly what to say in a number of typical scenarios, from messy rooms and shouting matches to drug abuse and depression.

Dr. Bradley's advice for when a teen's room is a mess: Do
Remain calm and don't nag or yell. Calmly ask for some effort, telling him that you are a tad neurotic about this. Offer incentives for some (not perfect) neatness. Offer to work with her once a week to help shovel her room out. Don't
Be sarcastic. Clean his room for him. Make fun of her room to her or to others (especially to her friends). Go to war (where he feels that you really, personally dislike who he is because he's messy).