Acknowledgments.

Introduction.

1. Know Thyself.

2. How Well Do You Know Your Child?

3. Building Strong Identity and Positive Self-Esteem.

4. Family Values,

5. The Power of Discipline: Its Use and Abuse.

6. Countering Negative Media and Peer Groups .

7. Education: They Can’t Take It Away from You.

8. Drugs and Violence: No Place to Hide.

9. Raising Sons and Daughters: Gender Differences.

10. Role Models: How to Find and Use Them.

11. College Preparation, Application, and Selection.

12. Coping Skills: The Key to Survival.

Helpful Resources.

Notes.

Further Reading.

About the Authors.

Index.