The Trials of Living with a Teenager

So… you’ve got a teenager. Congratulations — your house now contains a human who is part child, part adult, part emotional roller-coaster, and whose modus operandi seems to consist of snacks, sarcasm, and mysterious smells. Wave a fond and tearful farewell to the days of cuddles and bedtime stories. Now you’re met with eye-rolls, hoodies that haven’t seen daylight in months, and grunts that may or may not mean “I love you.” They communicate in memes, text exclusively in acronyms, and refer to you as “bro” on the rare occasions when they acknowledge your existence.

This book isn’t about raising the perfect teen. No such creature exists. This is about surviving as a parent with your dignity (mostly) intact, laughing through the hormonal hurricane, and understanding that if your child hasn’t dramatically screamed “YOU DON’T UNDERSTAND!” at least once a week, you’re doing it wrong.

We’ll talk about friendship, drama, social media disasters, fashion choices that require sunglasses, and the fine art of pretending you know what they’re saying.
Parenting teens isn’t for the weak and unprepared. It’s for the caffeinated. So, grab a drink (no judgment), hide in your bedroom if you must, and let’s navigate this glorious mess together.