The myth of the teenager

Matilda Gosling's new book, Teenagers: The Evidence Base, is a practical guide to parenting.

She argues that a one -size-all approach is even less relevant to teenagers.

The author acknowledges that no parent nor child is perfect: both can make mistakes.

But she says it is important for your teenager to see that fallibility is part of human experience.

Matilda Gosling's new book, Teenagers: The Evidence Base, is a parenting guide.

Gosling explains how to talk to teenagers about their mental health less than we currently do.

She says parents need to be aware of their own behaviour in the book.

Parents are encouraged to put faith in teenagers and put their faith in them.