Customer Reviews

The Whipped Parent: Hope for Parents Raising an Out-Of-Control Teen

5 star:		(5)
4 star:		(0)
3 star:		(0)
2 star:		(0)
1 star:		(0)

 

 

Kim and Marney have written a book that has been too long in coming for parents with out-of-control children. When my child was a teen (back in the early 90s) there was no help for me, no where to turn, no book to read. I felt like a failure as a parent, thinking it must be my fault that my child was out of control. Kim and Marney's book made me realize that I WAS (and am)a good mother. Anyone with a child who is bordering on oppositional defiance or conduct disorder should definitely read this book. It will be like a livesaver in an ugly storm.

My teenager daughter has been refusing to go to school, posting revealing self-portraits on the internet, and defying me on just about every issue. Like the parents described in this book, I am frustrated, guilty, and burned out (whipped). Some days, I just don't even want to come home from work.

This book really helped me to see my daughter and myself in a different light. I understand more about her now, and how my behavior has kind of fed her behavior. I also feel equipped to deal with the stuff she throws my way. I'll be on my TOES from now on!

If you're looking for a book that will teach you how to control your child, this isn't it. In fact, this book is more about you than it is about your kid. And after reading it, I realize that I don't WANT to "control" her either. I can see her aggravating traits as potential strengths, too.

As I read this book, however, I was struck by the similarities in some of the stories to my 10-year-old step-son. He's having even more behavioral problems than my daughter (he's more like Top Dog, she's more like Slug). Before reading this book, I thought boot camp might be the answer. However, now I'm recommending that my fiance read this book, too!

If you're considering boot camp -- STOP! Read this book first!!!

The Whipped Parent is a powerful resource simply written and easy for any parent to understand. It's a guide to help parents regain their sanity through learning to change their own thought processes, behaviors and responses. It is key for parents to understand the difference between control and influence and how that difference impacts their relationship with their child. The Whipped Parent clearly shares an abundance of tools and ideas on how to endure raising an Out-of-Control Teen. This is indeed a must read survival book! Deni

If you are looking for a book that will give you ideas on how to 'fix' your teenager, keep looking. This is not that book, and I'm SO glad for it. There is no fix for an adolescent choosing their way, but there are ways for parents to cope and find middle ground when their children misstep. This book is wonderful at discussing what you can do to change your thought process and emotional response as parents, and in turn how that can improve your relationship with your teen.

The Whipped Parent is a well written book which avoids jargon for the layperson. I bought this book for my friend who is having problems with his out of control teen. He was so grateful to receive it and it gave him hope that there was something that he could do and at least read about people who are going through the same thing that he is. I read the first few chapters myself and was impressed with the real life examples that were given and believe that is probably one of the best self-help books on this subject and highly recommend it to parents who feel helpless against their out of control teen. My own counselor was interested in recommending this book to his patients as well.