The Angry Teenager Why Teens Get So Angry And How Parents Can Help Them Grow Through It [Paperback]

William Lee Carter (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 25, 1995

Licensed psychologist Dr. Lee Carter, helps parents overcome fears and anxieties about having angry teens in The Angry Teenager. Dr. Lee also reveals how anger can actually be turned into a positive factor in teen's growth and development. The Angry Teenager will revolutionize the way parents see their child's anger and will give them tools to help their turn grow through this trubulent time period.

Product Details

• Paperback: 249 pages
• Publisher: Thomas Nelson (January 25, 1995)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0785280022
• ISBN-13: 978-0785280026
• Product Dimensions: 8.7 x 6 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 2.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #898,447 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Dr. Lee Carter, author of Putting Humpty Dumpty Back Together: Parenting a Distressed Child (see also: http://distressedchild.com), is a psychologist in private practice. Since 1983, Dr. Carter has provided psychological services in a broad range of settings, including outpatient, inpatient, and residential treatment environments. In addition to his license as a psychologist, he has specialty certification in psychological evaluation and assessment.

Dr. Carter became especially interested in evaluating and treating traumatized and distressed children and teens while working in inpatient psychiatric hospitals. During the 1990s, he was on staff at a central Texas residential treatment center and was instrumental in developing a treatment program for sexually abused adolescent females.

Since 2002, Dr. Carter has concentrated solely on conducting psychological evaluations and providing court-related services. In addition to trauma cases, he has a keen interest in personality and identity development and evaluates a broad spectrum of children, teens, and adults. He has authored several books, including his newest, Putting Humpty Dumpty Back Together and the highly regarded workbook for adolescent and young adult sexual abuse victims, It Happened To Me.

Customer Reviews

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29 of 33 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Angry Teens, December 15, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: The Angry Teenager Why Teens Get So Angry And How Parents Can Help Them Grow Through It (Paperback)

I ordered this book hoping for some concrete answers/assistance in helping my angry teen cope with his emotions. This book is filled with stories and examples of other angry teens but offers little in the area of realistic suggetions. Here is another professional who wastes time describing the symptoms and is unsure of the cure except to blame parents for their kids problems, i.e. an angry parent makes an angry teen. I suggest "Parent in Control" by G. Bodenhamer for some real help in dealing with defiant, rebellious teens. Good luck!

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Quite helpful and easy to read, December 18, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: The Angry Teenager Why Teens Get So Angry And How Parents Can Help Them Grow Through It (Paperback)

I am a grandparent who is again parenting a young teen. I found this book helpful and easy to read. The author has extensive understanding of the teen and his tone is caring. It is not an in depth analysis of why teens are angry. It has, however, some really good insight and advice. I read the review of the teenager and he seems to prove the point of what an angry teen sounds like. Adolescence is a tumultuous time and it is essential that those caring about and for them have some understanding of their feelings. Read it, you will both enjoy it and learn from it. As a matter of fact I will purchase it for our Church Library!

4.0 out of 5 stars It serves a purpose and should be added with other books, September 29, 2008

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Scott Walker (Fort Atkinson, Wisconsin) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Angry Teenager Why Teens Get So Angry And How Parents Can Help Them Grow Through It (Paperback)

Keeping a healthy home environment is obviously key but sometimes we need to be refreshed. There are many faces behind the angry teenager. Dr. Carter gives us plenty of case studies with good Christian, value driven measures; one of them should hit your predicament. We must remember, anger is not necessarily a bad thing when used constructively. This book has been very helpful and is easily utilized. He will also assist us in dealing with the problems before they get out of hand.

Our teens are sending us a message----we must heed the warning; know that teen depression is on the rise. Most of the chapters compose a description and explanation of the adolescents' actions and thoughts. The author then moves on to a case study where finally it all comes together in corrective measures. We come to realize we react without thought. We need to put ourselves in their shoes and try to understand and find ways to keep negative anger in the family at bay. The teen is seeking independence and should be allowed to learn to make their own decisions and mistakes (to a point); we need to respect that. If we emphasize communication and togetherness the rest will fall into place. We need to be aware that kids learn to imitate from an early age. Dr. Carter sums it up best:

"Anger is not as likely to destroy family relations when it is dealt with openly and honestly. When a parent feels upset, the issue should be brought to the discussion table as soon as possible. The teen's own feelings should be acknowledged and accepted as valid. The parent should make decisions on what action will be taken to correct and imbalance situation. The teenager must then be allowed to come to his own conclusions about how he will handle his anger in the future. When parents deal with this touchy emotion effectively, the teenager has a positive role model to follow."

Wish you well and blessings
Scott