Suddenly They're 13

by David Arp

What do you do when that huggable son or daughter suddenly sprouts needles? Trusted family life educators and seminar leaders David and Claudia Arp help frustrated parents discover the secrets of communicating with their teenage "cactus." Through the "four Rs" of regrouping, releasing, relating, and relaxing, the Arps help parents launch their almost-thirteen into the teen years, using the "Teenage Challenge" and yearly "Birthday Boxes." Other topics include choosing "majors and minors," promoting spiritual growth, and communicating when things have gone wrong. Suddenly They're 13 is the textbook for parents who are serious about growing responsible and caring adults.

224 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1986

About the author

Claudia Arp and David Arp, MSW, founders of Marriage Alive International, Inc., share a passion for helping couples build great marriages through fun, relationship-building dates. The Arps introduced the dating concept when dating wasn’t cool. Today their 10 Great Dates® brand of resources including books, DVD-based programs and seminars, are popular nationally and internationally. They have authored over 30 books, including the award winning The Second Half of Marriage.

Reviews

[Sil Bar · Rating 3 out of 5]

Ich habe einige gute Impulse mitgenommen, fand das Buch aber stellenweise etwas altbacken und spießig, aber es hat ja auch schon ein paar Jährchen auf dem Buckel und berücksichtigt dementsprechend auch nicht unsere 2024-Herausforderungen …

[Paula · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book was a great help to me in understanding how to prepare my adolescent for adulthood.

[Alison · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is probably a 3+. Mainly due to the fact it is pretty dated but I try and focus on the nuggets of wisdom I can apply and leave the rest. The Majors and Minors. Be an encourager. I’m not sure about the birthday challenge but may try it and I love the birthday box idea.

Glad I read it and looking forward to hugging my cactus tighter because it’s about the relationship.

[Ilze S. · Rating 5 out of 5]

Lasīju latv. val. izdevumu. Viena no labākajām bērnu audzināšanas grāmatām. Mazāk praktisku padomu un morāles, vairāk filozofijas, miera un tas brīnumaini iedvesmo.

[Anna · Rating 3 out of 5]

I mostly skimmed this, it’s very outdated but does have some great gems to take away!