Stop Negotiating with Your Teen: Strategies for Parenting your Angry Manipulative Moody or Depressed Adolescent

The sullen, withdrawn, sarcastic teenager. The defensive, wary, and helpless parent. This book builds a bridge between the two sides—with practical and supportive advice on how to:

Contain conflicts before they escalate into violence

Break through the teen's verbal intimidation

Avoid futile arguments

Turn confrontation into communication

Stand firm against teen rage

Manage teen manipulation

Build the teen's self-esteem

Talk to teens when no one knows what to say

For ever parent who's screamed, what am I going to do with you?, this book finally provides the answer.