Get Out of My Life, But First Could You Drive Me & Cheryl to the Mall?: A Parent's Guide to the New Teenager, Edition 2

Anthony E. Wolf, Ph.D.

Aug 2002 · Sold by Farrar, Straus and Giroux

About this ebook

Beleaguered parents will breathe sighs of relief and gratitude over this bestselling guide to raising teenagers. In this revised edition, Dr. Anthony E. Wolf tackles the changes in recent years with the same wit and compassion as the original edition.

Delve into a practical and compassionate tour of adolescence, laden with insight and understanding. Embarking on an exploration that spans from understanding teen behaviors to communicating effectively with your teen, this book serves as a beacon for those lost in the labyrinth of parenting teens. With crucial additions focused on the influence of the internet, substance use, and LGBTQ+ youth, it adapts to the evolving landscapes your teenager might be trekking.

A much-needed counsel for those seeking to master the discipline and challenges of teenage parenting, this book also delves into the enigmatic workings of the teenage brain. Whether you're an experienced guardian or a novice stepping into parenting boots, discover tactics to nurture and engage with your teenager better. Embark on this enlightening journey that not only helps you understand your teen’s world and the crucial role you possess in their expedition.

Ratings and reviews

This book was an eye opener. It explained different ways to handle my teenage son as well as support him during his life changes in puberty. It assisted with topics needed to be discussed with teenagers, and brought up more relivant information such as homosexual relationships, and update with drug and alcohol abuse. So far, this is the best book ive read. I highly reccommend it to preteen parents as well as for teenage parents.

About the author

Anthony E. Wolf, received his Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from the City University of New York. For more than two decades he has been in private practice seeing children and adolescents in the Springfield, Massachusetts area. Married, Dr. Wolf is the father of two grown children. He has written several books on parenting, including Get Out of My Life, But First Could You Drive Me & Cheryl to the Mall?, and numerous articles, which have appeared in such magazines as Child Magazine, Parents, and Family Circle. He has also written a monthly column for Child Magazine.