I'm a big fan of Kevin Leman's works, and so I jumped on this one as soon as I saw it. This is the first parenting book of his that I've read, and it certainly lived up to the high standards of his other books.
Leman, a psychologist, writes about the middle school years from the seasoned perspective of a father of five grown children. But he also writes of current issues that middle school students face in a world overrun with technology and loosening moral standards. The book discusses the psychological effect that so many changes at one time have on children of this age. It explains why your sweet little child has now become unpredictable and confusing to you as a parent. More importantly, it tells you how to handle frustrating (maddening, blood-pressure-raising) situations in a way that will leave your relationship with your middle schooler intact on the other side.
This book is full of practical advice that you'll be able to use quickly. If you're the parent of a middle school student, odds are that you'll be using advice found in this book within 12 hours of reading it. It's not wishy-washy like some parenting books are. It gets right down to the nitty gritty and gives you concrete solutions that leave your child feeling respected while you retain your authority as a parent.
Leman is respected in the Christian community, but this book really doesn't mention his faith more than a couple of times. It's a resource that all parents will be able to use. It's a light read - Leman's style is quite humorous and you will laugh out loud - but it's full of such solid advice that it's really a must-read.
Five out of Five Stars
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