Jasmyn Karfeld is the daughter. Ken Karfeld is the father. Jasmyn was what society considered an extreme case of an out of control teen. Now they talk about it. Welcome to Reader Views Jasmyn and Ken.

Juanita: You have written a very unique book that gives a valuable insight into a growing problem that is probably affecting more families than one would think. Why were you inspired to co-author a book about such a raw and personal account?

Ken: While reminiscing with Jasmyn it became apparent there was a misunderstanding of each others intentions and perceptions during her upbringing. The degree of our separation on actual events was intriguing where as our memories of the same events were so different. We believed if we could articulate this in a book we could help others in the same situation gain an understanding that could facilitate growth and healing.

Jasmyn: We thought it was interesting that when talking about various past situations, our perspectives of what happened in any given situation were so different. We thought that reading an account of a child