Get Out of My Life, but First Could You Drive Me & Cheryl to the Mall?: A Parent's Guide to the New Teenager

Written by Anthony E. Wolf

Narrated by George Guidall

This is the book that made Anthony E. Wolf, Ph.D. a best-selling author. Get Out of My Life, But First Could You Drive Me and Cheryl to the Mall? focuses on the legendary task all parents must face: raising teenagers. In this insightful and humorous audiobook, noted clinical psychologist Anthony Wolf digs into the mysteries of raising children aged 13 and up. This audiobook not only defines the physical and mental changes of growing up, but also illustrates ways to deal effectively with problems ranging from drug use to intermittent defiance. Dr. Wolf's positive, compassionate approach offers parents what they want most: effective methods to raise happy and successful teenagers. Whether you already have a teenager or have a preteen creeping up on adolescence, Wolf's gentle wisdom and astute insights will help improve your parenting skills. George Guidall's savvy, unbiased narration makes each cassette feel like a comfortable conversation with a wise old friend.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Recorded Books, Inc.
• Release date: Mar 25, 2011
• ISBN: 9781501992520

Reviews for Get Out of My Life, but First Could You Drive Me & Cheryl to the Mall?

[bohemianshell · Rating: 3 out of 5 stars]

Interesting stuff here, some of which I already knew but need to be reminded. At least one very helpful tidbit I hope to put to good use ...

[cecilturtle · Rating: 2 out of 5 stars]

Wow! I have rarely seen such inept advice in my long reading career! Wolf's book can be divided into two aspects: the descriptive in which he does a good job of analyzing and describing behaviours, giving insight into common situations; and the prescriptive in which he gives some of the most terrible advice I've come across. The lack of originality in his approach is stunning: under the topic of nagging, he concludes "you are stuck with nagging"; under the topic of procrastination, he recommends nagging until the teen gets up and concludes "it is the only way". The chapter under sexual education is ridiculous (no, Dr Wolf, many STDs besides AIDS are not fully curable and can be caught without even actual intercourse) and I just about fell off my chair when I read about drugs that "the street wisdom" of peers (...) is not to be scoffed at. It can be wrong but at times its information can be more accurate than the adult view." Personally, I'd rather have my teen get her information from a valid source...There is no discussion of coaching, negotiation, distancing or little tricks like writing notes and letters to keep the lines of communication open... it's a glib little book full of useless pat advice with tongue-in-cheek dialogue - none of which is helpful since it's all negative.This is a no go - there are so many other sources that so much better!

[storeetllr · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

This book saved my sanity (and freedom) and my daughter's life when she was about 15 and went through a really rough patch of about 2-3 years and put me through h-ll. I would recommend it to anyone with a teen or even soon-to-be-teen with an attitude.

[billlund · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

Not that any book is all that useful in dealing with teenagers, but this does help a parent understand some of the issues. I don't remember being like this when I was a teen.