Title: Parenting Teens in a Confusing Culture Why I wrote my book: I get asked a lot of questions. I have 50 high school kids from around the country who live with me, and give me the opportunity to understand their culture, their struggles, and the world they live in which is far different from the “world” parents grew up in. People ask those questions on our radio program, at my speaking seminars, and through our websites. I have taken the top 32 questions and shared my answers. I write because parents ask. About me and my book: Over 2,000 teens have lived with me through the years at our residential counseling center in Texas. I’ve been married to my first wife for 34 years, have two kids, two grand-kids, 4 dogs, and way too many horses. I never intended to be an author, nor would I call myself that. I’m more of a story-teller, sharing insights and understandings gained from those I live with. It’s a tough culture for teens to grow up in. I believe that if parents had a greater understanding of their teen’s world, their response would change thus changing the response of their teen. Any difficulty entered into with compassion and gentleness always changes the outcome. Favorite part of working with BelieversPress/Bethany Press: All the folks that we have dealt with at Bethany have been wonderful. Their commitment to excellence and their willingness to help make an idea a reality was welcoming easy. Thank-you! Share a tip for others: Be the person that your dog thinks you are, and you’ll find that your teens will like you better.