The period of adolescence is a time of questioning, silence, outbursts, and conflicts, which will ultimately lead the teenager down the road to adulthood. The parent becomes an observer of the rapid changes in their child but also a recipient of the questioning expressed towards their role and authority.
Difficulties in communication, disagreements, tensions, and conflicts are not uncommon in the relationship between parents and teenagers. Parents are concerned about how to approach their child, how to keep the communication channel open with them, and what freedoms they should grant. They are troubled by many thoughts - drugs, alcohol, friends, outings, relationships with the opposite sex, sex, etc.
At the same time, they hear that mental health problems are increasing, often manifesting during adolescence. The new book by reputable psychologist - child psychologist Alexandra A. Kappatou provides answers to these and many other questions. First published in 2007, it was revised in 2014, and is now being re-released, including the latest scientific approaches, with the aim of resolving the queries of every parent with children aged 10-21 years.
This book is a valuable companion that will accompany you on the exciting journey of your children's adolescence and will offer you solutions and practical information for everything you may encounter over the years.
