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midwifereading's review against another edition
4.0
This book has been one of the most useful parenting books I have ever read. Rather than methodology, it focuses on how to love your teen in a way that they will receive it. It builds on the premise that if a person feels emotional love from those closest to him or her, it will radically impact relationships and choices for the good.
I actually got quite a lot of encouragement and conviction out of these pages, but no condemnation. No promises or guarantees implying that my teens will "turn out right" in the end if I just follow some formula. It's a practical how-to guide on loving another person.
I needed every word.
I actually got quite a lot of encouragement and conviction out of these pages, but no condemnation. No promises or guarantees implying that my teens will "turn out right" in the end if I just follow some formula. It's a practical how-to guide on loving another person.
I needed every word.
craftygoat's review against another edition
3.0
I learned that some teachers were using this quiz as a way of knowing their students better, and it renewed my interest in learning to use it as a parent. The book is older, so some of the struggles seem outdated. It's very much written from a Christian perspective, so your opinions may vary about what things are problematic for teens to do. There's a quiz in the back of the book, but it's also available online. I don't know that I found much of value here, but I was reminded that there are lots of ways to show my kids I love them.
mjenae's review against another edition
4.5
Okay, so for some reason I didn't catch on that this was a parenting book. Unobservant much? I'd say. But I'm glad I read it. I now have a much better understanding of the love languages. (And besides, parenting books are intriguing. It's fun to look at them from the other side of the equation.)
I've come away:
• More knowledgeable about Chapman’s theories.
• Validated, strangely. This guy gets it. I agreed with almost everything he said.
• Convinced that one's primary love language does not change. He explained this aspect and answered many of my other questions as well.
• Eager to read the other books in his love language series.
(Something worth noting:
I know this isn't such a big thing, but the author used “she” as a general pronoun just as much as “he,” and it was kind of nice. It was very minor, and according to grammar textbooks not even correct, but I noticed and appreciated it.)
I've come away:
• More knowledgeable about Chapman’s theories.
• Validated, strangely. This guy gets it. I agreed with almost everything he said.
• Convinced that one's primary love language does not change. He explained this aspect and answered many of my other questions as well.
• Eager to read the other books in his love language series.
(Something worth noting:
I know this isn't such a big thing, but the author used “she” as a general pronoun just as much as “he,” and it was kind of nice. It was very minor, and according to grammar textbooks not even correct, but I noticed and appreciated it.)
michellehenriereads's review against another edition
4.0
The original novel, The 5 Love Languages, introduces the idea that each person has a primary way in which they prefer to receive love.
The 5 Love Languages of Teenagers is based on the same premise, but specifies different examples of how to show love that would be appropriately directed towards a teenager.
The 5 Love Languages of Teenagers has a few good additions, but I felt like it was lacking ....
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The 5 Love Languages of Teenagers is based on the same premise, but specifies different examples of how to show love that would be appropriately directed towards a teenager.
The 5 Love Languages of Teenagers has a few good additions, but I felt like it was lacking ....
To read the full review go to http://talesuntangled.wordpress.com
mom2triplets04's review against another edition
4.0
Listened to this on audio. I read the adult version a couple of years ago. I really enjoyed this audio as well. It’s certainly true that everyone has a different love language. I have triplets and each one certainly receives and gives love differently. Great motivational book to listen to. Highly recommend.
pandacat42's review against another edition
1.0
I only started reading this book and realized it's not for me. The wording is a lot stronger with bias against non-traditional families and with strong emphasis on religious viewpoints in the beginning. I do not know if it's like this throughout, but I felt it was not so negatively bias in "The 5 Love Languages." I can't keep reading this one. I know I can apply the 5 love languages in other areas of my life as the concept is very solid.