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Title: Closing the Gap : A Strategy For Bringing Parents And Teens Together by Jay McGraw ISBN: 0-7432-2469-8 Publisher: Fireside Pub. Date: 13 November, 2001 Format: Paperback Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $14.00 |
Average Customer Rating: 3.75 (8 reviews)
Rating: 1
Summary: Rubbish
Comment: Jay McGraw is obviously just trying to ride his father's coat tails, unfortunately, he possesses none of the talent or skill his father does. If you want to read a patronizing, annoying account of teen life, this is the book for you!
Rating: 4
Summary: Worthy of Consideration On Its Own Merit
Comment: When reviewing this book as well as Life Strategies for Teens, I do so as a father and grandfather. It remains for teenagers (for whom the books were written) to suggest the relevance, indeed the value of one or both to them. Obviously, he has been influenced by the opinions of his father. (That is true of all sons.) Also obvious is the fact that McGraw agrees with his father that closing the gap between potential and fulfillment is highly beneficial for anyone, regardless of age or circumstance. He is primarily interested in the gap which often develops between a teenager and her or his parents. Indeed, teenagers (as do adults) also have all manner of relationships with non-family members; those with peers can sometimes have greater influence on their values and behavior than do any others.
My own personal experience suggests that most of the major problems in parent-teenager relationships are caused by (a) breakdowns in communication between them which result in misunderstandings, distrust, and frustration and/or (b) diminished self-image which results in a deep and painful sense of inadequacy and, in some instances, a sense of complete failure. McGraw offers several excellent guidelines for closing various "gaps" while realizing, I assume, that a parent's relationship with a 13-year old son or daughter poses for each quite different challenges than does a parent's relationship with a 19-year old. These challenges are complicated by certain issues which are unique to mother-son, mother-daughter, father-son, and father-daughter. Hence the importance of effective communication to each of these four relationships during the years through which a daughter or son proceeds from 13 to 19.
McGraw should not be expected to provide all of the "right answers." No longer a teenager but not yet a parent (insofar as I know), he should also not be expected to ask all the "right questions." The value of his book will probably vary, depending on how receptive a parent or teenager is to considering a 22-year old's opinions and recommendations. My own suggestion is that the content of this book should be carefully considered on its own merit, without regard to the identify or age of its author.
Rating: 2
Summary: not something parents should read
Comment: This is not a good book for parents to read. It tells parents that it's okay to invade their kid's privacy, and it makes all teenagers sound like horrible irresponsible monsters. It has some useful info for kids, but parents should not read this book as they will get bad Ideas from it. At the very least, kids should read this book themselves before letting their parents read it. I would rate this book RP (Restricted for Parents) ^_^
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Title: Life Strategies for Teens by Jay McGraw ISBN: 074321546X Publisher: Fireside Pub. Date: 04 December, 2000 List Price(USD): $14.00 |
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Title: Daily Life Strategies for Teens: Daily Calendar by Jay McGraw ISBN: 074322471X Publisher: Fireside Pub. Date: 23 October, 2001 List Price(USD): $11.00 |
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Title: Life Strategies: Doing What Works, Doing What Matters by Phillip C. McGraw ISBN: 0786884592 Publisher: Hyperion Pub. Date: 19 January, 2000 List Price(USD): $13.95 |
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Title: Don't Sweat The Small Stuff For Teens by Richard Carlson ISBN: 0786885971 Publisher: Hyperion Press Pub. Date: 06 September, 2000 List Price(USD): $11.95 |
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Title: Relationship Rescue by Phillip C. McGraw ISBN: 078688598X Publisher: Hyperion Press Pub. Date: September, 2001 List Price(USD): $13.95 |
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