An expert and practitioner in adolescent psychology offers parents a description of normal adolescent behavior patterns. In this revised and updated edition of one of Barron's most popular Parenting Keys, he advises that occasional instances of rebellion and anger are part of a teenager's healthy drive toward maturity and independence. He also helps parents analyze and deal with many common adolescent behavior problems. This easy-to-read, down-to-earth book avoids unnecessary jargon as it gives parents a better understanding of their adolescents.