Parenting Teenagers

#2 – Monitoring Teenagers and Influencing Their Actions

Let's face it - in today's world, it is imperative that you monitor your teen's behavior. From friends to late nights out to drinking to online activities, you need to know how your teen spends his or her time, and who they are spending it with.

However, this is not always easy to do. Privacy and trust are big issues for teens - if your interest in their activities is seen as spying and the like, you will destroy any trust that they had in you, and make them redouble their efforts to thwart you.

So the question begs: What is the best way to obtain awareness about your teenager's life and activities, without them shutting you out?

• You'll read the story of an 18 year old teen, who told us how she felt when confronted with the evidence of her step-dad spying on her, even though it was in her best interest
• You'll find out when your teen is most vulnerable to negative influences, and why they take the risks they often do
• You'll see what causes teens to sometimes lie, and understand how to overcome this
• You'll learn how to effectively monitor your teen's activities, maintain communication, and be seen as a trusted ally
• You'll learn how to let teens know that you want to help them with their problems
• You'll hear why 16 year old Abbie's mom's acting without asking was the reason why Abbie had to revert to taking sleeping pills
• You'll learn what you can do to keep your teen safe on the road, including monitoring their cell phone and texting use
• Speaking of driving, are you familiar with Car Surfing? We'll tell you all about it...
• You'll find out about good ways to monitor your teen's internet activities, including Social Web Sites like Facebook, MySpace, Twitter, and more
• Ways of monitoring you should avoid

"Thanks for the information in your book. My son is almost 13, really involved in sports, just started noticing girls, and (so far) we have a good relationship but I can see the need for ongoing, frequent involvement to keep him moving in the right direction."
Michelle J., Lake City, FL

e-Book #1 – Showing Your Teen that You Care

e-Book #2 – Monitoring Teenagers and Influencing Their Actions

e-Book #3 – Troubled Teenagers – Identifying and Dealing with Tough Issues

Adolescent years are a very confusing and dangerous time; filled with temptation, curiosity, and the risk of getting involved in unhealthy habits.

Do you want to protect your teen from making serious mistakes? Do you need to know when and how to step in and take action?

Stop guessing – don't let you and your teen suffer through misunderstandings any longer.

In “Monitoring Teenagers and Influencing Their Actions”, Botto shows you how to be a caring, involved parent, without making your teen angry, or worse, destroying the trust between you.

This e-book contains actual input from teens – read their statements, get inside their mind and see how they feel about being monitored.

This is information you need, but cannot get from your teen.

Find out how you can monitor your son or daughter's activities without being seen as an adversary. Done right, your teen actually welcomes your involvement.

Get ”Monitoring Teenagers and Influencing their Actions” NOW!

"This book delivers to parents the necessary information and strategies for communicating thoughts and concerns without the fear of turning their teen off."
Maggie R., Los Angeles, CA

e-Book #1 – Showing Your Teen that You Care

e-Book #2 – Monitoring Teenagers and Influencing Their Actions

e-Book #3 – Troubled Teenagers – Identifying and Dealing with Tough Issues

"Thank you for putting your time and effort into compiling this useful book. I really like that is has input from teenagers – it's great to hear how they see things!"
David B., Austin, TX

"I really enjoy your book and love the feedback. Keep up the good work."
Bill V. Salem, NH

e-Book #1 – Showing Your Teen that You Care

e-Book #2 – Monitoring Teenagers and Influencing Their Actions

e-Book #3 – Troubled Teenagers – Identifying and Dealing with Tough Issues