In this solid, no-nonsense guide to working with difficult adolescents and their families, Jerome A. Price makes a passionate case for rescuing parents from invalidation by a society that often views parents as the main cause of their children's problems. The book shows how demoralized parents can be undermined by well-meaning professionals and other adults anxious to appear understanding, whose alliances with out-of-control adolescents create an invidious triangle. Clearly illustrated with a wealth of case material, chapters provide effective strategies to help families break free of self-defeating cycles of control and rebellion. Copyright (C) Muze Inc. 2005. For personal use only. All rights reserved.