The blessing of a B minus : using Jewish teachings to raise resilient teenagers / Wendy Mogel.

Includes index.

The hidden blessings of raising teenagers -- The blessing of strange fruit : accepting the unique glory of your teen -- The blessing of a bad attitude : living graciously with the chronically rude -- The blessing of a B minus : the real lessons of homework, chores, and jobs -- The blessing of a lost sweater : managing your teen's materialism, entitlement, and carelessness -- The blessing of problems to solve : letting your teen learn from bad judgment and stressful situations -- The blessing of staying up late : making time for rest and fun -- The blessing of breaking the rules : real life as ethics lab -- The blessing of a hangover : a sanctified approach to substances and sex -- The courage to let them go.