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Suddenly They're 13

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I've used this book many times in helping parents of adolescents and teenagers to understand the changes they see in their children and stepchildren. The Arps know their subject well and have done a fine job explaining it to frazzled parents who are desperately seeking help.

In fact, we've used this as a text book for some parenting classes and have received enthusiastic responses from the parents who have attended. The material is easy to read and grasp. The suggested solutions and ways to dealing with children in "the change" are helpful and easy to implement.

item arrived on time in great condition. The book was in good condition with the binding completely in tact as website had stated. There was no markings in the book either. It was exactly as the web site had stated it would be and was on time.

This book has a Christian theme, but can be very helpful to any parent of teens. The Arps are well known for their marriage seminars, and this book is another great work of theirs. They discuss rites of passage, giving appropriate gifts and new levels of trust and responsibility as the child goes from preteen to teenager. A great idea from the book is a box for each birthday that has multiple items in it, like a house key or car keys--items that have obvious meanings of maturity attached to them.

The book helps you relate to your child and help them, including backing off and staying away when necessary, as they begin preparing to leave the nest. Excellent reference resource to keep on hand to help you as a parent love and nurture your teen through thick and thin, zits and all. Two thumbs up!