In these uncertain times, have you experienced new and difficult parenting struggles? Do you find yourself questioning your ideas about common-sense parenting, because popular culture seems to advise otherwise? Do you feel fearful or unsure about raising children, often stumbling through your days reacting to the challenges your kids throw at you, instead of proactively setting firm, decisive boundaries for them? Do you truly desire the best for your children, but you are not sure exactly what "the best" means? Are you a single parent searching for straightforward strategies on parenting teens? If your answer to any of these questions is "yes," PARENT LIKE YOU MEAN IT offers a simple, fresh approach to parenting today's children. With illustrative anecdotes and humorous personal examples, D. I. Clark's book provides practical, easy-to-implement parenting strategies to promote a peaceful home environment, balance work and family, and raise great kids.