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Title: Very Helpful, but Extremely Offensive Language
Review: I found this book very helpful in putting the trials and tribulations of raising teens in perspective. I now view my son's new independence with pride and understanding rather than sadness and concern. I also feel better prepared for handling future issues in a supportive and mature way.The only problem I had with this book was its extremely offensive language. I "get it" that Wolfe was trying to present an honest representation of teenagers. But I think he's off target. If any teenager I know spoke to an adult in the nasty and disrespectful way that he presents as "normal", they would be in DEEP trouble - it simply is not tolerated. I find it hard to believe that any teen is allowed to speak to parents using the "F" word and would rather not have to read it, myself. I almost trashed the book several times due to the repeated use of nasty language and feel the book would have been more effective if cleaned up.
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