Includes index and parenting group discussion guide
Contents:
The hidden blessings of raising teenagers The blessing of strange fruit : accepting the unique glory of your teen The blessing of a bad attitude : living graciously with the chronically rude The blessing of a B minus : the real lessons of homework, chores, and jobs The blessing of a lost sweater : managing your teen's materialism, entitlement, and carelessness The blessing of problems to solve : letting your teen learn from bad judgment and stressful situations The blessing of staying up late : making time for rest and fun The blessing of breaking the rules : real life as ethics lab The blessing of a hangover : a sanctified approach to substances and sex The courage to let them go