My nephew turns 13 shortly.  I'd like to give him a humorous, light
hearted book that talks about how to understand parents at this stage
of life.  I'd like to find another book written for parents in the
same humorous vein that talks about how to understand and survive
raising teenage children.  If either or both sneak in a serious
message, that's a plus.  Any suggestions?

I enjoyed reading this book very much

http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0380730448/104-4682302-8532761

on the internet I found these for you.......

http://parentingteens.about.com/library/ecommerce/aatp121201.htm

Thank you for the suggestions.  The Dave Barry book sounds good for my
sister.  The Adrian Mole book is centered in British culture; I'm not
sure if my nephew would relate to it.

How about Get Out of My Life, but First Could You Drive Me and Cheryl
to the Mall?: A Parent's Guide to the New Teenager by Anthony E. Wolf
or Take Out Your Nose Ring, Honey, We're Going to Grandma's: Hanging
In, Holding On and Letting Go of Your Teen By Barbara Cooke, MS and
Carleton Kendrick, Ed.M., LCSW
http://www.teensarenotadisease.com/book.htm

                            
Yes, Your Teen Is Crazy!: Loving Your Kid without Losing Your Mind 
 
Michael J. Bradley,  


 I'm not sure if your son will enjoy Chicken Soup for the Teenage Soul
 but my daughter loves the book as most of the book is written  by
teens themselves


Rose

Thank you for the excellent suggestions for parents.  My nephew would
not relate well to Chicken Soup for the Soul.  I am still in the
market for a good suggestion for him.

original Freaky Friday

Psychologist Anthony Wolf's books are good and full of good advice:

Here's a link to his _Get Out of My Life, but First Could You Drive Me
& Cheryl to the Mall: A Parent's Guide to the New Teenager_

http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/0374528535/qid=1109643334/sr=8-4/ref=sr_8_xs_ap_i4_xgl14/104-2389904-1411918?v=glance&s=books&n=507846

And his _I'll Be Home By Midnight and I Won't Get Pregnant_ is even
funnier -- and it's mostly in comic strip form.

Oh, Statman.

I'm feeling you, big time.  My eldest son will be thirteen in just a
few months, I'm looking for the same things.

The Dave Barry book is utterly hilarious, I recommend it highly for
anyone about to step onto the Adolescent Rollercoaster.

--Missy

Thanks for the great suggestions for books written for parents of teenagers.

Freaky Friday I don't think appeals to young boys.

Am still looking for humorous/helpful titles that would make a good
gift for the teenager as they enter this important phase of life.

Hi Statman,

How about this one? 

http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/0374323380/ref=ase_thenatinoalmensr/002-4766670-8085605?v=glance&s=books

The Adam B. "First French Kiss" is much closer to the ticket for a
teenage boy.  Can you suggest another book in case Mom has some
problems with the title of this one?

I cannot suggest another book........sorry

Perhaps "mom" may wish to read this site, in case she has some
problems with the title.....?

http://www.advocatesforyouth.org/publications/noplacelikehome/grade7.htm

Good luck!!

Anne-Marie