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An insightful, revealing, and practical guide to adolescents' inner world, from a renowned psychologist.Once children hit adolescence, it seems as if overnight "I love you" becomes "leave me alone," and any question from a parent can be dismissed with one word: "fine." But while they may not show it, teens benefit from their parents' curiosity, delight, and connection.In The Teen Interpreter, psychologist Terri Apter looks inside teens' minds -- minds that are experiencing powerful new emotions and awareness of the world around them -- to show how parents can revitalize their relationship. She illuminates the rapid neurological developments of a teen's brain, explains the power of teenage friendships, and explores the positives and pitfalls of social media.