Through My Eyes: A Journal for Teens

I bought this book for my son who is 16 years old. My intentions were to give him something he could use to express his feelings and thoughts without the fear of judgments. A place that was strictly his own - for his eyes only. My son, reluctantly, accepted the book. Judging by the way he looked at me, I could tell he was thinking "what's up with my mom giving me this?" It took a few minutes before he took a quick glance through it, finally, he commented that he thought it was okay. He said the questions and style of the book were alright and he might use it. In adult language that means he did like it and he might actually use it. Recently, I asked him if he had written in it yet and he said yes. I was thrilled. The fact that he wrote in it already says this is a good one to give your teen - especially a young boy teen.

I purchased this for my teen-age son and others in the series for my daughter and as gifts. The artwork is interesting, the suggested topics are relevant to the age group, and it makes it more interesting than just listing what you did today. It is not dated like a daily journal, so you can use it when and how you want. I have also found that kids like these journals better than a blank book, which can be overwhelming. I wish I had this when I was a kid.

Third in a series of journals for the whole family, Linda Kranz has designed Through My Eyes, A Journal for Teens to help young men and women explore their relationship with their parents, friends, others and themselves. Filled with Ms. Kranz's signature thought-starters such as "If you could look ahead five years, what do you think you would see?" this gem of a journal for teens will have your son or daughter or other teen family members or friends wanting to take it to their "special place" and being filling in the pages. Young people, especially teenagers need the opportunity to express their thoughts and feelings to themselves and this journal is an ideal way to help teens begin that self-exploration

I purchased this book for my daughter for Christmas. She is only 9 years old and dislikes doing any creative writing. Christmas evening she disappeared into her room with this journal and wrote for hours. I will buy this journal again in a few years so that she can compare and look back at how she has changed as she becomes a young woman. The questions are thought provoking and introspective. This book is well worth the money.

I think this book is a great journal...I'm not a fan of diaries, but this is different. There are some good thought-provoking questions...I recommend this for all teens.