Larger	Breaking the Code : Two Teens Reveal The Secrets To Better Parent-Child Communication Author: Lara Fox, Hilary Frankel
	Book Information Publisher: NAL Trade Book Type: Paperback Rating: 5 ISBN-13: 9780451214188 - ISBN-10: 0451214188 Publication Date: 3/1/2005 Pages: 256

Most parents know that what a teen says isn't always what he or she means. But few understand that what a parent says and what a teen hears are also two very different things. Here, two sixteen-year-olds present typical dialogues between parents and teens-and then translate them.

Now parents can find out why, even though they think they're being helpful, they're suddenly getting the silent treatment-and how changing just a few words can make a world of difference. Inside are sections on money, personal privacy, academic pressure, siblings, drugs, clothing, and how to become more involved without becoming overbearing. Decoding each other's languages can build a bridge between parent and child-and create a bond that lasts long after the turmoil of the teen years is over.