Chapman is balanced and Biblical. He shows an understanding of individuality and human nature. As a pastor of 20 years, I recommend this book to anyone who has teenagers.


Youth Ministers Review   September 10, 2002
 18 out of 18 found this review helpful

I have been in the youth ministry for 8 years now and this is one of the best books that I have ever read for those who have teenagers. I have bought over 25 copies of this book and have given them to every parent who's child graduates up to youth. Many parents have found what Chapman says as invaluable information. We now even do a special discipleship class based around the material in this book. I highly recommend it to any parent who has a teenager...it will change the way you view your student and the way you treat them. If you want to build a better relationship with your student...I would read this book, and then put it to practice.


An awesome book   June 1, 2003
 15 out of 15 found this review helpful

I will give you a short background so you will know where I am coming from. My husband and I have been married eleven years and have tried to conceive a child for about nine of those years with no success. Well, since July 2003 we have adopted four children. They all are teenagers. I bought this book with the hopes of understanding each of my teenagers love languages. It is hard to figure out their love languages especially since we did not have to opportunity to have them when they were younger.
This book was very helpful.I really enjoyed this book.
The way this book was written made it easy to understand and I have already tried some of the suggestions from the book and they have worked. Thanks so much.


Great Book for Teens   August 12, 2005
 15 out of 15 found this review helpful

As I have two older teens, this book helped me a lot with them, and it helped them a lot with themselves and each other.

Our family is working hard at being aware of each others feelings, and as a father, I'm committed to raising the best teens possible into adults that are a positive example.

The information given in this book is extremely helpful, and it also goes along with another book that has made a tremendous difference in the life of my teens called
Stop Being the String Along.

Each book brought my family and my teens information that has significantly altered their views, and behaviors into positive ones.

If you have teens, or work with teens, I feel that both books would be excellent required reading. They have made a world of difference.