"Teenage hassles that disrupt parents' lives? Or prime opportunity to connect with, listen to, and nurture our kids? From the argument over the last donut, to the cry of "nothing to wear," Paul Tripp uncovers the heart issues affecting parents and their teenagers during the often chaotic adolescent years. With wit, wisdom, and compassion, Paul Tripp shows parents how to seize opportunities to deepen communication, learn, and grow with their teenagers."[From www.paultripministries.org]

CONTENTS
Preface
Part One: Clearing the Debris
1. Age of Opportunity or Season for Survival?
2. Whose Idols Are in the Way?
3. What Is a Family? A Definition
4. What Is a Family? A Job Description
5. Parents, Meet Your Teenager
Part Two: Setting Godly Goals
6. Goals, Glory, and Grace
7. There’s a War Out There
8. Convictions and Wisdom
9. Life in the Real World
10. A Heart for God
11. Leaving Home
Part Three: Practical Strategies for Parenting Teens
12. Three Strategies for Parenting Teens
13. Small Steps to Big Change
Study Guide