Relationships with teenage children can be maddening and frustrating. They undergo the most peculiar transition from children you think you know into mysterious adolescent strangers you often wish you didn't.
Drawing upon the teachings, insights, and wisdom that have sustained the Jewish people throughout the generations, this groundbreaking and invaluable guidebook will help you navigate the tumultuous journey of parenting a Jewish child into adulthood while asking--and answering--important questions, including:
How is my Jewish teen's life different from my life when I was a teen? How do I cope with the pain of separation as my child enters the teenage years? What are the causes of the conflict between me and my teen, and how can I help our family move through our most difficult moments? How must my own behavior change as my teen grows older? Is it possible to live with differences in Jewish belief and observance within the same family during my child's teenage years? What are the unique challenges of parenting Jewish teens in special situations, such as an interfaith home; a special-needs teen; an adopted teen; or a teen who is engaged in risky or self-destructive behaviors?
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Parenting Jewish Teens- a must read!:
Teenagers! Can there another demographic group more challenging yet full of promise! JoAnne Doades book on Parenting Jewish Teens offers a realistic approach to raising teens based on years of insight and experience. Her book is a paractical guide filled with great understanding, sensitivity and humor. I particularly like her integration of Jewish primary sources into the discussion If you have Jewish teens, this book is a must!
Loved the real-life stories about the family:
This books would be helpful to all parents. We have all been in many of these same situations and the author's down-to-earth approach makes this book a joy to read.
Must have for Jewish Parents:
I couldn't put this book down. As a Jewish mom of two pre-teens boys, I worry about how I'll handle the teen years. This book gave me some excellent ideas. It also provides the confidence of knowing others have been through these years and made it through. The stories and examples are funny, heartwarming, and very real.
Insightful and Poignant Guidebook:
Parenting Jewish Teens: A Guide for the Perplexed by Joanne Doades is a must-read for any parent of teenage children. Ms. Doades shares her experience as a parent of three Jewish teens to help other parents learn from her triumphs and her mistakes. The book is certainly inspirational, encouraging parents to persist in their relationships with their teenage children even in difficult times. In today's society where family relationships are disjointed to say the least, Parenting Jewish Teens: A Guide for the... more info
