Things I Wish I'd Known Before My Child Became a Teenager

by Gary Chapman

Overview

Help your child navigate the teenage years and become a mature adult.

The transition from childhood to adulthood is hard for everyone. Physical changes—on the inside as well as the outside—make for a lot of ups and downs. The teenage years are turbulent, no question about it. But if you’re a parent or caregiver, don’t despair. There’s a way through!

Gary Chapman, beloved author of The 5 Love Languages®, has raised two kids of his own, so he knows what it’s like to ride the roller coaster of parenting teens. Now he combines the hard-earned wisdom of a parent with the expertise of a counselor to help you know what to look out for. You’ll learn:

• That teens are still developing the ability to think logically
• That teens need to learn how to apologize and forgive
• And most importantly, that a parent’s example is more important that their words

Though the years ahead will be demanding, you don’t have to feel helpless. Let Gary Chapman point the way you as you guide your child through this challenging yet rewarding new stage of life.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780802425072
Publisher:	Moody Publishers
Publication date:	10/05/2021
Pages:	176
Sales rank:	1,021,828
Product dimensions:	5.50(w) x 8.30(h) x 0.50(d)

About the Author

GARY CHAPMAN, PhD–author, speaker, counselor–has a passion for people and for helping them form lasting relationships. He is the #1 bestselling author of The 5 Love Languages series® and director of Marriage and Family Life Consultants, Inc. Gary travels the world presenting seminars, and his radio programs air on more than 400 stations. For more information, visit his website at www.5lovelanguages.com.

Table of Contents

Introduction 7

I Wish I'd Known …

1 That Teens Are Developing the Ability to Think Logically 11

2 That Culture Greatly Influences Teens 21

3 That Teens Need to Feel Loved 33

4 That Teens Are Moving Toward Independence 47

5 That Teens Need to Learn Social Skills 61

6 That Teens Need to Learn How to Process Anger 77

7 That Teens Need to Learn How to Apologize and Forgive 87

8 That Teens Need Guidance 101

9 That Teens Need to Learn an Attitude of Service 113

10 That a Teen's Emotional Health Greatly Impacts Educational Success 123

11 That Teens Need Spiritual Direction 137

12 That a Parent's Model Is More Important Than Their Words 149

Epilogue 159

Acknowledgments 163

Notes 165