Daughters Gone Wild, Dads Gone Crazy : Battle-Tested Tips From a Father and Daughter Who Survived the Teenage Years

Fifteen psychologists, twelve secondary schools, four expulsions, four rehabs, two house-arrests and innumerable arguments... the cast and plot line for a season's worth of Law and Order? No. This was the real-life drama of Heather Stone's adolescence. Now in college, Heather, the once rebellious teen, has sat down with her father to pen an insider's guide for parents and teens alike. Charles and Heather don't offer Cleaver family ideals or promise Brady Bunch thirty-minute solutions. They, instead, share the realities of their 6-year nightmare, in the hopes of fostering hope for the millions of families trying to survive the years from thirteen to eighteen. Replete with faith, honesty, and practicality, it offers readers nine practical lessons and provides a compass for even the worst tempests of teen rebellion.

Fifteen psychologists, twelve secondary schools, four expulsions, four rehabs, two house-arrests and innumerable arguments... the cast and plot line for a season's worth of Law and Order? No. This was the real-life drama of Heather Stone's adolescence. Now in college, Heather, the once rebellious teen, has sat down with her father to pen an insider's guide for parents and teens alike.

Charles and Heather don't offer Cleaver family ideals or promise Brady Bunch thirty-minute solutions. They, instead, share the realities of their 6-year nightmare, in the hopes of fostering hope for the millions of families trying to survive the years from thirteen to eighteen. Replete with faith, honesty, and practicality, it offers readers nine practical lessons and provides a compass for even the worst tempests of teen rebellion.

School Library Journal

Gr 7 Up-This book is a reminder, from a Christian perspective, that families are not alone when facing what can be tumultuous years. The chapters are organized by advice to dads written by a father, guidance to preteens and teens from his daughter, with Mom's Tips sprinkled throughout and a lot of quotes from Scripture. Mistakes made by family members are shared without hesitation. My biggest mistake with Heather? My need to be in control, writes Charles, and I refused to let the idea of compromise penetrate my thick skull, admits Heather. Anecdotal stories will appeal to teens as they may see themselves in many situations, such as listening to head banging music, wearing certain clothes to upset their parents, or becoming sexually active. The Relationship Lifters at the end of each section are designed to steer family interactions in a more positive direction. A book for Christian parents to share with their young adults.-Kelly Czarnecki, Bloomington Public Library, IL Copyright 2005 Reed Business Information.

"First hand experience between a father and a rebellious daughter, and the steps they took to make the relationship better"--Provided by publisher.