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Relief For Hurting Parents: How To Fight For The Lives Of Teenagers: How To Prepare Younger Children For Less Dangerous Journeys Through Teenage Years

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Our church used this as the core text for a series of group sessions for hurting parents-- parents of teens in various states of rebellion, destructive lifestyle choices, and apathy. It proved to be quite helpful, well-grounded in Christian principles, and with many good insights and practical steps to take.

13 years ago, we belonged to one of Buddy Scott's support groups and used his book as our manuel. I am firmly convinced that my husband & I would have been divorced now if we didn't have the help from Buddy's book. It is clear and concise with common sense approach to dealing with an out of control teen. It also gives principals to help younger children before they reach that horrible stage in their life. I will forever be grateful for Buddy's help! I am always recommending his book to those who are struggling with difficult teens. It's like receiving something substantial to hold onto along with the Word of God in a emotional emergency.

Our group of four couples "taught" ourselves the associated class based on the principles in this Christian-based book; three couples for rescue and one for prevention. I am now teaching the class for the third time and, as word spreads, several dozen families have been helped in rescuing their rebellious teens and by learning prevention techniques and guiding principles used in raising their children. We recommend it highly.

Some great aspects of this book is that the author teaches parents how to develop a confident posture (which includes self-control) as well as he provides clear thought processes and strategies for handling a child's misbehavior. The author takes a "work on yourself first" approach with parents, which is empathetic but firm. Consequently if the information is implemented, change in the parent's behavior leads to change in the children's behavior. The family system as a whole starts to operate in more positive ways!

This book encourages parents as they deal with their children who are making bad choices. There are helpful steps to take as well as how to choose a residence facility for counseling of your child. There are helpful suggestions as to what the authorities may think in dealing with your child. An excellent book for parents who have children with behavioral problems, sexual or substance abuse. I would recommend Amazon's used books as this book is out of print.

This is the most complete book on the subject of wayward children I have read. I teach an adult Sunday School class and found a wealth of material and application. Also, having had a prodigal son, I found this book a tremendous comfort and tool to sort out the factors that led to my son's rebellion.

We bought this because we're needing guidance for our struggling daughter. Wow, what a help! I challenge you to turn to ANY page. You'll find something interesting to know on every single page. Good for parents who want to make sure they do things right, as well as those who feel lost. I will be keeping this book on me and reading it cover to cover many times!