Many books have been written for adults who grew up coping with troubled parents. Unfortunately, until now, not much has been written for children who are coping in the present with difficult or troubled parents. This book is written with the idea that intelligent children can use sound ideas to improve their lives, either on their own or with the help of adults. The author helps the reader be realistic about the sources of a problem, particularly if they are the result of a parent's difficulties. The text covers the kinds of problems that a parent's troubles can cause and offers ideas on how.