How to keep your teenager out of trouble and what to do if you can't
Neil I. Bernstein
How to keep your teenager out of trouble and what to do if you can't
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Neil I. Bernstein
The text is written at a 8th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is mild with minimal sensitive material.
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About This Book
Teenagers can be a mystery wrapped in a riddle—sometimes quiet and moody, other times acting out in ways that shake a family to its core. This book reveals the surprising truth: with the right words and actions, parents can turn those stormy years into a journey of understanding and growth. Because knowing how to talk can change everything.
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Quick Assessment
This practical guide, written by a clinical psychologist with over twenty years of experience, offers clear, jargon-free advice to help parents understand and manage the challenges of raising teenagers. It focuses on identifying typical versus concerning behaviors, emphasizing effective communication strategies to prevent conflict and foster responsibility. Suitable for parents of middle-grade and early teen children, it provides real-life examples, dialogue samples, and skill-building tools for navigating adolescence.
For Parents
Content Intensity
12LE — Light — EmotionalLight conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
1/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
1/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 0761125914
- Pages
- 518
- Publisher
- Workman Publishing Company
- Published
- 2001
- Type
- Fiction