Reaching Teens in Their Natural Habitat: A Field Guide for Savvy Parents (1st ed.)

Crucial Insider Knowledge for Connecting and Communicating with Teens With their incomprehensible lingo, often-bizarre fashion fixations, technological plug-ins, and ever-changing moods, teenagers can seem like an entirely different species.

Connecting with them on meaningful levelslet alone actually influencing themseems beyond the realm of possibility.

What do advertisers and entertainers who grab the attention of teenagers know that you dont? And how can you counteract their influence in your childs life?Danny Holland, an expert on youth culture, peers into the world of Americas kidsand offers proven advice on how parents can adopt the tools of the experts.

Youll discoverhow todays teenagers think, including their values, priorities, and primary influencesthe communication pattern that speaks most persuasively to teensthe most effective way to improve your relationship with your teenhow to determine which battles absolutely must be wonand many other eye-opening insights With insider knowledge, youll be equipped and empowered with real-world techniques to successfully connect and communicate with your teenager, bridging the gap to build a relationship of lasting influence.From the Trade Paperback edition.