Teenology: The Art of Raising Great Teenagers Book

Introduction 11

Part 1 Parenting Teens to Become Responsible Adults

1 Who Is That Stranger in Your House? 17

2 Correcting Behavior Without Crushing Character 31

3 Learning the Developmental Stages of Adolescence 47

4 Creating a Media-Safe Home 61

5 Teaching the Purity Code 79

6 Communication Is Key 95

7 The Spiritual Life of a Teenager 111

8 Dealing With a Troubled Teen 125

9 Your Marriage and Raising Teens 139

10 The Changing Culture 151

Part 2 Common Problems and Solutions

Eating Disorders 166

Drug and Alcohol Use and Abuse 169

Tattoos and Body Piercing 175

Coping With Tragedy 178

Cyberbullying 181

Driving 185

Choosing a College 189

Depression 192

Dinnertime 194

Overweight Teens 197

Self-Injury 200

Sleep 202

Sexual Abuse 204

Suicide 208

Homework Hassles 210

Appendix: Sample Family Contracts and Agreements 213

About the Author 215

Notes 216