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Teen-Proofing Fostering Responsible Decision Making in Your Teenager (Volume 10) Paperback – September 5, 2000

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John Rosemond is a renowned child psychologist who has helped millions of parents learn to raise their children and remain sane.

In Teen-Proofing, now available in paperback, he tackles the challenges of raising a teenager with his trademark user-friendly, humorous, and commonsense style. Rosemond lays out a perfectly sound and logical case for recognizing the realities of the teen-parent relationship, forming the foundation, and parenting with the "Long Rope Principle." In short, the author demonstrates how Mom and Dad can avoid the pitfalls of becoming dictatorial "Control Freaks," skirt the potholes of turning into permissive "Wimps," and enjoy the freedom and rewards of parenting in a controlled (but not controlling) and relaxed manner. Teenagers, Rosemond readily admits, can be a challenge. But infusing young adults with a sense of personal responsibility, then showing them the results of good and bad choices, is a goal every parent can achieve.

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Parents can protect toddlers--with their maximum mobility and minimum logic--by pasting plastic on electrical outlets and putting poisons out of reach. But protecting teenagers is not so simple, says family psychologist and author of Raising a Nonviolent Child John Rosemond. "Short of solitary confinement, you can't guarantee that a teen won't use drugs, shoplift, drink or crash the car. In the final analysis, teens must protect themselves." Rosemond's Teen-Proofing provides parents with tough-love strategies for managing teens so they make self-protective, rather than self-destructive, decisions.

Many parents will recognize the error of their ways in Rosemond's portraits of parents as "micro-managers" who try to control their children and "wimps" who let their children control them. He offers a compelling alternative by urging parents to be "mentors, who realize they can control the parent-child relationship, but not the child." The author explores critical parent-teen issues including curfews, cash, cars, and cohorts--detailing an approach that gives teenagers a "long rope" to make their own mistakes and also offers "creative consequences" to encourage responsible decision making.

The author offers smart and seasoned advice--from coping with middle school "tweenagers" to understanding why teens are vulnerable and how the culture diminishes a parent's influence. Yet he undermines his clarity with snide asides about mental health professionals and one too many smug and self-congratulatory examples of his own parenting of a son and daughter. These distractions are unnecessary; the book's unconventional and provocative suggestions will speak volumes to parents of teens. --Barbara Mackoff

About the Author

John Rosemond is a family psychologist who has directed mental-health programs and been in full-time private practice working with families and children. Since 1990, he has devoted his time to speaking and writing. Rosemond's weekly syndicated parenting column now appears in some 250 newspapers, and he has written 15 best-selling books on parenting and the family. He is one of the busiest and most popular speakers in the field, giving more than 200 talks a year to parent and professional groups nationwide. He and his wife of 39 years, Willie, have two grown children and six well-behaved grandchildren.

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Paperback: 224 pages
Publisher: Andrews McMeel Publishing; Original ed. edition (September 5, 2000)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0740710214
ISBN-13: 978-0740710216
Product Dimensions: 5.5 x 0.8 x 8.4 inches
Shipping Weight: 9.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
Customer Reviews: 115 customer ratings
Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #95,338 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #255 in Parenting Teenagers (Books)
- #476 in Decision-Making & Problem Solving

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MrsMarkus

It works!

Reviewed in the United States on October 24, 2017

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Drowning in the deep end of the "parenting a teen" pool, I was desperate. This book, when the methods are applied properly has the potential to change everything. If what you've been doing isn't working, you have to give this book a try. You'll be amazed at the amount of time you won't actually spend parenting. You could start a hobby or take a well deserved nap!

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This book is a wonderful explanation of why you suffer when you live with ...

Reviewed in the United States on October 13, 2017

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This book is a wonderful explanation of why you suffer when you live with a teen. The greatest part is that IT'S NOT ALL YOUR FAULT. I love that the author uses biblical text. My teens are all adults now but I finally have answers to my questions from their teenage years. It's a great read! I have suggested it to many of my friends and family.

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K. Shoup

Really valuable for parents of teens and pre-teens!

Reviewed in the United States on April 6, 2012

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I am a long-time fan of John Rosemond, and I read his books about raising children when my oldest was a toddler. I have used his advice with my kids many times over the years. I had been confounded, however, when my oldest hit his teen years, and my always well-behaved, compliant, good student suddenly turned into a grouchy, argumentative kid who seemed to try his hardest to NOT do what we wanted him to do, and his grades hit the skids. I was reminded of Dr. Rosemond by my SIL, and I saw this book. I started reading it, and I was SURE Dr. Rosemond had been living in my house when he wrote it! It sounded just like us! Anyway, I finished reading the book, and I am now applying the advice he gave to my interactions with my son (he is 15). I wish I had read this when he was 12, it would have definitely saved us a lot of headaches, heartaches, and hassles. My husband and I have now stepped completely out of the homework/grades hassle, and put the problem squarely where it belongs, back on our son. We told him the problem was his to solve, and either he will or he won't, but we are not going to participate in the solution anymore. Miraculously, with the 3 weeks he had left in his last grading period, he pulled his two "problem" grades up to acceptable levels, without any further intervention (or nagging!) from us. I have already recommended this book to several of my friends with teens and pre-teens.

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I wish I had read this book years ago. ...

Reviewed in the United States on August 17, 2017

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I wish I had read this book years ago. I have employed Mr. Rosemond's advice and techniques, and it has completely changed my relationship with my 16 year old. And will only serve to benefit my pre-teen.

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LOVE THIS BOOK!

Reviewed in the United States on October 15, 2018

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Bought this years ago when I was raising teenagers. Bought it again for many people over the years.
If you are not into discipline, this book is not for you. But then again, if you need this book, it's probably, because you're not into discipline!

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JMMaser

Good advice

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I have used Rosemond books throughout parenting to recharge my parenting repertoire. I think it is reassuring that I am parenting the way I want to and it gives good insight into the teens mindset.

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Bookmaven

Practical advice!

Reviewed in the United States on July 6, 2011

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This is a great resource for dealing with your teens. It skips the theory and rhetoric and gets to the point with practical advice, real life examples, and real life consequences. I really like Rosemond's attitude and straightforward presentation. There is no "feel good" advice about being friends with your kids-this is about being a parent to your kids. It's not harsh, it's real, and it's common sense with some practical hints of how to do it.
I've already suggested this book to others because it's not just about dealing with rebellious or out of control kids-it's good parenting tips for many situations.

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Reviewed in the United States on June 15, 2011

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HIGHLY recommend this book BEFORE your child becomes a teen. Dr. Rosemond is 'spot-on' with his assessment of the deterioration of raising our children according to pop-psychology. As a nation, we MUST stand firm in love, in raising our children, not trying to be their friend, but their parents. In following his lead and advice, really we are just getting back to the real truth in raising our families, and as you read and follow his guidance, it feels right - because it is right. Any of his books on raising families that I have read are excellent. I so wish I had these books when I was raising my children. Even as a single parent, you can raise your children with values and teaching respect and he knows this because his mother was also a single parent for a time. It IS possible to raise children as a single parent with the same value system as a solid unit family, although not the preferred way; if you can hold firm to your beliefs and use his advice as a guide, it is possible to raise solid, responsible, good-mannered young adults....something our nation needs so desperately.

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I enjoy reading John Rosemond's unfashionable but stimulating take on parenting. I wouldn't apply it all.

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For parents and the struggle of handling teens, i liked the ideology behind responsible parenting definitely would recommended to all those wishing to become parents

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Top notch book!

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one of the best parental books out there period.

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