Synopsis:
A cute, sassy “manual” for teen girls on how to make the most of their teen years without making Mom and Dad crazy.
Review:
How to Raise Your Parents definitely has the big sister tone down pat, and, for the most part, it doesn’t court too much controvery. I can see parents buying this book for their daughters, but I’m not sure I can see girls buying it for themselves, not because the advice isn’t good but because it’s a little preachy at times.
Since I’ve got a daughter now, I’m terrified about what will happen when she’s a teenager. I guess it’s a long way off, but I can’t help but think about all the ways there are these days for girls to get themselves in trouble. I only hope that I will have the presence of mind to keep the lines of communication open and help her become her own person, even if I don’t always agree with her choices.
