Why do daughters complain that their mothers always criticize, while mothers feel hurt that their daughters shut them out? Why do mothers and daughters critique each other on the Big Three -- hair, clothes, and weight -- while longing for approval and understanding? And why do they scrutinize each other for reflections of themselves?
Deborah Tannen answers these and many other questions as she explains why a remark that would be harmless coming from anyone else can cause an explosion when it comes from your mother or your daughter. She examines every aspect of this complex dynamic, from the dark side that can shadow a woman throughout her life, to the new technologies like e-mail and instant messaging that are transforming mother-daughter communication. Most important, she helps mothers and daughters understand each other, the key to improving their relationship.
Author | Deborah Tannen |
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ISBN | 081297266X |
Publication Date | Dec 26, 2006 |
Publisher | Ballantine Books |
Language | English |
Category | Parent / Child Relationships, Physical / Emotional Development |
Parenting Books Age | Pre-Teen, Teen |