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Harmon23
12-29-2010, 08:42 PM
Dr Bradley, after searching thru many a title i settled on your yes your teenager is crazy advice book after reading all the great reviews. I must say that our lives have changed in this two weeks of my reading the book, mostly because it changed me. I saw the train coming after watching my brother and his exwife ride it with their teens for years and i didnt want to take that ride. reading the book has made me realize that i am taking my up and coming 14 year old too seriously, myself too seriously, that i am trying to control things i shouldnt and/or cant, that it's spreading to my marriage, that i need to get my sense of humor back, to let my baby go and embrace who she's become, etc etc.....on and on. Oh my gosh i am only up to commandment 3 and our week has changed from last. i feel like i have taken a college course on life. the book is so on the money and a mental health refresher for every member of the family. I have not screamed, demanded; we have not had an argument, i have not been sarcastic or demeaning; on the contrary, we have had some good laughs, watched a movie together, and i was even "allowed" to accompany my daughter to the mall. I just ordered four copies, one for a coworker of a 15 year old; one for my divorced brother and one for his exwife and one for my husband (he wont read on my ebook) and then i plan on passing them around to every parent i know to spread the word. The only issue I have with the book is the title and the stress of keeping my teenager from seeing it so as to not offend her. may i suggest pseudo titles for future books:D congratulations to you! i look forward to reading more of your works.

Mike Bradley
01-08-2011, 12:30 PM
Dear "Harmon"
Thanks so much for your wonderful feedback. Please know that any good in that book came from parents such as you who shared their failures and successes with me over the years, mapping out a basic philosphy that works with kids. I just wrote it all down. Regarding the title, please let your teen know that the second book I wrote (for teens) is titled YES, YOUR PARENTS ARE CRAZY! I am an equal opportunity insulter.
Take care, thanks for writing, and enjoy these precious years with your daughter.