There Are No Simple Rules for Dating My Daughter

Editorial Reviews. Review. "An incredibly valuable resource for any parent with a teenaged daughter who is navigating the turbulent waters of dating!" -- -- LeVar.
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Breaking Up How do you console a heartbroken teen? What can you do to help your daughter gracefully exit a relationship? The book urges parents to sit down and talk seriously with daughters about the purpose of dating and to create family dating rules. Sample activities will help you get the conversation started.

Eight Simple Rules for Dating My Daughter

Inside, real-life dating stories, many silly, some scary, serve to remind parents that dating is a valuable experience that shouldn t be denied or trivialized. Laura Buddenburg is the mother of two teenaged daughters. Kathleen McGee, mother of one, is a former high school teacher. Boys Town Press Pages: Paperback , pages. To see what your friends thought of this book, please sign up. Lists with This Book. This book is not yet featured on Listopia.

Jan 07, Rachel rated it really liked it. Why did I read this? And speaking as a teen, I'm very impressed with this book. They give a lot of wonderful insight into my mind, and to the minds of all them psycho girls out there. There's a gal pal of mine who really, really ought to read this book. Perhaps I can regift? Plus, speaking as a daughter, this book made me feel like a saint!

My parents ought to be sooo grateful to the heavens Why did I read this? My parents ought to be sooo grateful to the heavens that I turned out as I am!

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Sure, I'm not perfect, I'm occasionally insolent, very opiniated, speak my mind, and have a tendency to be obstinate, but that's fart particles compared to the kind of shit people described in this book stir! One friend of mine, is way better at relationships than at general knowledge from what I can observe. She's the boss, she is in control of where it goes, and nothing happens that she doesn't want to happen. And she did it all without this book.

Back to the review: This is the sort of book I'd say Britney Spear's mom shoulda read when puberty kicked in. Then there wouldn't be any preggers situations. I'd also recommend this to Miss Cyrus, especially the bits where they imply modesty is a virtue. Good Omens wasn't enough for her. They teach you how to break the ice with your daughter and they predict that your daughter might probably react with monosyballic answers, too , and how to handle the situation if she doesn't open up. They pose the "dateability" question.

What qualities makes a guy dateable and what kind of guy is not the best candidate. And be prepared said daughter is a Shallow Hal, who's probably dateability factor is: He's cool, or a variation of that, He's hot. As a father of three teenage girls myself, I commiserated with his hilarious descriptions of radical mood swings, theatrical expressions, rolling eyes, exaggerated sighs and "that's not my job" attitudes. The conversations he chronicles with his kids will keep you in stitches.

There are No Simple Rules for Dating My Daughter!

Written for specifically for fathers, I wound up reading many of the passages aloud to my wife and my righteously indignant daughters. My wife and I laughed so hard tears came to our eyes as we saw our own girls aptly described in this hard to put down book.

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This book is a must read for any man who already shares bathroom space with a teenage girl -- or for some poor soul who may someday try to raise one. Gave as a gift to our son with a teenage daughter. Thanks Bruce for the ability to see humor through the painful times. One person found this helpful. I enjoyed reading it but it was just good, not great. Mostly funny and I did like his writing style.


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Our daughter read it cover to cover quickly and seemed to like it, but refuses to admit it. My wife is reading it now and she also likes it. It was written at the start of the cell phone era so the material relating to phone lines in the house and cell phones is very dated. Bruce Cameron's books are my favorites.

This is a somewhat old one that certainly exhibits his wonderful sense of humor. Most of his other works revolve around dogs in one way or another, and are tops on my list. I really enjoyed this book. I gave it to a friend to read. It's funny to think teenagers think they are so unique but all alike.

The chapter on telephones is not pertinent anymore though, all teenagers are now texting. The seller sent this book quickly and it was in excellent condition. It even had the author's autograph as advertised.


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I bought it to give to my son who is the father of a 15 year old daughter. Perhaps it will help him laugh at what his daughter tries to "pull". Bruce eases the pain of raising a teenage daughter. His observations and assessments are spot on. I would like to see an update on how 'technology' plays a more prevalent role. See all 44 reviews. Most recent customer reviews. Published 6 months ago. Published on January 12, And other tips from a Published on May 5, Published on April 18, Published on October 25, Published on June 5, Published on May 14, Amazon Giveaway allows you to run promotional giveaways in order to create buzz, reward your audience, and attract new followers and customers.

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