I'd Listen to my Parents if They'd Just Shut Up

I'd Listen to my Parents if They'd Just Shut Up

What to Say & Not Say When Parenting Teens

Few books have inspired the kind of devotion that psychologist Tony Wolf's first parenting book "Get Out of My Life, But First Can you Drive Me" and "Cheryl to the Mall?" (FSG, 1991) did: parents of teenagers love it. That's because Wolf has a great sense of humor, an amazing ear for the way parents and teenagers really talk to each other, and a hopeful and progressive message. Now almost twenty years after "Get Out of My Life...", Wolf is returning to his most popular topic: teenagers and how to deal with them. "I'd Listen to My Parents..." offers the same spot on dialogue and comic relief as "Get Out of My Life..." but is more practically focused. Wolf applies his philosophy to a wide variety of everyday situations, showing both the way interactions tend to go (not so well) and why, then offers parents a script and guidance on how to achieve the most satisfying outcomes.

Wolf deals with all the things that have dramatically changed in society to affect parenting in the 21st century, especially the role of the internet and electronic devices of all kinds in kids lives.

Realistic, positive, and at times downright funny, "I'd Listen to My Parents..." is guaranteed to bring relief to panicked and frustrated parents of teenagers everywhere.


Anthony E. Wolf, PhD., is a clinical psychologist for children and adolescents, a lecturer, and a professional the media continues to turn to as a parenting expert. A former columnist for Child Magazine, he now is a columnist for the Globe and Mail. In addition to his private practice , he also speaks to parenting and professional groups all over the country. He is author of numerous parenting books, including Get Out of My Life, but First Could You Drive Me and Cheryl to the Mall?; It's Not Fair! Jeremy Spenser's Parents Let Him Stay Up All Night!; Why Did You Have to Get A Divorce; Mom, Jason's Breathing on Me; and The Secrets of Parenting.