“Teens keep secrets. They need this privacy to resolve their own dilemmas, make their own decisions, and start down the road to becoming independent, responsible adults. Although parents can’t (and shouldn’t) know everything, they are right to worry about giving their children too much freedom, since teens can be attracted to dangerous behaviors. This book includes solid, practical advice on: 1. How you can learn more about your teenager’s life without invading his privacy or losing her trust,
2. How to start a conversation when your teen won’t talk, 3. What to do about lying, whether it’s infrequent or often, 4. How to discuss family rules and establish consequences that really work, 5. How to tell if your teen needs professional help and where to find it.”