How To Use The Book

Dr. Houle wrote his book in a way that allows you a choice in how to use the program.

You could read the book in the standard manner, starting from the first chapter in Section I and reading through to the last chapter in Section II.

Or you could use this book as a manual by first reading Section II and putting the program into effect immediately.

Then you may want to read Section I while your program is in operation.

In Section I (Chapters 1 through 7), you will learn about your teenager and his or her psychological makeup, your teenager’s problem and how it is displayed.

The section continues with a discussion about you and your relationship with your teenager.

Section I also presents the rationale for applying the Houle Relationship Approach to problem behavior.

Section II (Chapters 8 through 15) presents methods for correcting your teenager’s problematic behavior.

It shows you how to change behavior by guiding you through the steps for implementing the Parent Point Program.