Active Parenting of Teens: Parent's Guide

by Popkin, Michael H.

• ISBN13: 9781880283196
• ISBN10: 1880283190
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 1998-07-01
• Publisher: Natl Book Network

Summary

This book provides concrete steps for effectively handling family problems through clear, honest communication and respectful discipline.

Table of Contents

The Active Parent	8	(48)
Parenting Teens Today	9	(7)
What is Active Parenting?	16	(2)
The Purpose of Parenting	18	(4)
Styles of Parenting	22	(6)
A Change of Perspective	28	(1)
Why Reward and Punishment often Backfire	28	(1)
Control versus Influence	29	(1)
The Method of Choice	30	(5)
Drugs, Sexuality, and Violence: Storms at Sea	35	(3)
A Scray Picture	38	(2)
How Alcohol and Other Drugs Can Hurt Teenagers	40	(2)
Stages of Drug Use	42	(1)
Family Enrichment Activity: Getting to Know Your Teen Better	43	(4)
Home Activities	47	(1)
Courage and Self-Esteem	48	(42)
Courage and Self-Esteem	49	(4)
The Think-Feel-Do Cycle	53	(6)
Parents as Encouragers	59	(1)
Four Ways We Sometimes Discourage	59	(4)
Turning Discouragement into Encouragement	63	(16)
Drugs, Sexuality, and Violence: Why Teens Get Involved	79	(1)
Drugs, Sexuality, and Violence: The Think-Feel-Do Cycle	80	(5)
Family Enrichment Activity: Letter of Encouragement	85	(3)
Home Activities	88	(2)
Teen Behavior and Problem-Solving	90	(42)
Behavior Is Goal-Driven	91	(1)
Five Goals of Teen Behavior	92	(9)
How to Determine a Teen's Goal	101	(1)
Redirecting Our Teens' Behavior	102	(11)
Problem-Prevention Talks	113	(6)
Who Owns the Problem?	119	(2)
Drugs, Sexuality, and Violence: Educate Your Teen	121	(8)
Family Enrichment Activity: Taking Time for Fun	129	(2)
Home Activities	131	(1)
Responsibility and Discipline	132	(46)
Responsibility Case Studies	133	(1)
What Is Responsibility?	134	(3)
Active Discipline Skills	137	(4)
Basic Discipline Methods	141	(7)
Advanced Discipline Methods	148	(18)
The Problem-Handling Model	166	(1)
Parenting and Anger	167	(4)
Drugs, Sexuality, and Violence: Establish Guidelines	171	(3)
Family Enrichment Activity: Teaching Skills	174	(3)
Home Activities	177	(1)
Cooperation and Communication	178	(34)
Communication Case Studies	179	(2)
Communication	181	(1)
Mixed Messages	182	(1)
Avoiding Communication Blocks	183	(3)
Active Communication	186	(12)
Drugs, Sexuality, and Violence: Talking about Sexual Behavior and Values	198	(13)
Home Activities	211	(1)
The Problem-Solving Family in Action	212	(32)
Problems as Opportunities	213	(1)
Family Talks	214	(3)
Family Council Meetings	217	(4)
Drugs, Sexuality, and Violence: More Prevention Strategies	221	(9)
Letting Go	230	(2)
Appendixes
Appendix A Video Practices	232	(5)
Appendix B Answer Keys	237	(5)
Appendix C Drug Chart	242	(2)
Appendix D Resources	244