Active Parenting of Teens

The challenge of successfully ushering children through their teen years has always been among parents' hardest-won achievements. But in today's society, where children seem to become adults overnight, and where they often make decisions about drugs, sexuality, and violence before they understand the consequences, a parent's job is more important than ever. So how can you ensure that your teens develop the skills and character they need to not only survive but to thrive as they gain independence?

Michael H. Popkin, Phd, is the author of over twenty books and videos on parenting, including Taming the Spirited Child and Active Parenting Now. A frequent media guest, he has appeared on The Oprah Winfrey Show, Montel, PBS, CNN, and many others. He lives with his wife and teenage son in Atlanta and misses his daughter, who is in college.