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Why Can't We Talk?: What Teens Would Share If Parents Would Listen

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Required reading for parents
Confusing
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Why Can't We Talk
Mrs. Trujillo is awesome

Why Can't We Talk?: What Teens Would Share If Parents Would Listen
Michelle Trujillo
Manufacturer: HCI Teens
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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Book Description

Teenagers, especially in light of recent violent acts at schools, are in desperate need of understanding from their parents, yet many of them can't talk about the really important issues in their lives. Why Can't We Talk? What Teens Can't Tell Their Parents is written for teenagers by teenagers as a tool to improve communication and understanding between teens and their parents. The heart of the book is a collection of writings from teenagers from all economic, social and ethnic backgrounds who write with heartfelt honesty about the situations in their lives that they are unable to discuss with their parents. They also share their frustrations with their parents, who are often unwilling to listen. The messages from these contributors will help teen readers realize that they are not alone in the feelings, and will offer them alternative ways to express their concerns and fears.

Each chapter contains contributions from about twenty teens and ends with a recap of the main concerns by Trujillo, including observations, inspirational encouragement, and suggestions and challenges for future actions. Chapters include: Understand Me; Expectations; Communication; Trust; Divorce; Acceptance; Alcohol; Drugs; Sex; Advice to Parents; and Hope.

Customer Reviews:

Required reading for parents.......2004-07-28

Miki's (Mrs. Trujillo's) book is required reading for parents that have or are about to have teenage children. It is very important to communicate with your children and this book helps you the parent with those skills.

Confusing.......2000-07-12

I bought this book thinking it was for parents but I got confused as to who this book was for. That isn't such a big deal, I guess but as I read on I didn't find any earth shattering information. It is clear that the author cares and that is good, but I think more research and a clearer title might have helped this book. It is extremely difficult to be a parent of a teenager today. We know all the things that our parents did wrong and we know we don't want to repeat those mistakes. BUT we don't have clear and researched advice on what to replace those old mistaken methods with. This is what I was hoping for. I was dissappointed, although I don't feel it was terrible book, I just didn't get anything from it.

Great.......2000-05-27

This book is great and Mrs.T is a great person and I hope she comes out with more books!

Why Can't We Talk.......2000-04-27

This book is an insperation for teens and thier parents. It shows teens that the problems they are having are normal and they are not alone. It also helps parents to understand thier childs point of view and hopefully will open up the lines of communication. Mikki Trujillo did an excellent job and the book is amazing!

Mrs. Trujillo is awesome.......2000-04-07

Mrs. T is my teacher and she is a wonderful person. Her book includes something for everyone and you are sure to find something you can relate to in it. With so many stories and points of view it covers every aspect of what teens are feeling.Reading it makes you see that you are not alone and that there is always someone out there that feels the same way you do. Buy this book!

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