Parenting in contemporary times provides Matthew Keenan with an endless amount of material. Keenan looks at life with a smile and shares his humorous perspective with his readers on a variety of topics that resonate with parents of all ages. Keenan doles out parental observations from A to Z, including: * Teens, cell phones, and parental insanity. * Axe body spray: Gagging for fresh air on a Friday night. * A daughter's diary and three teenage brothers: Dial 911 now * Your daughter wants a horse: hire a bankruptcy attorney first. * Boy Scouts and campouts: expect heavy rain. * Spring break trips: it's not really spring and my children don't need a break. * Teenage sons and drivers education school - take the next exit. * Coaching the "non premier" teams: Bad News Bears, Kansas style. * Waking up teenage boys: tips and tricks for an on-time school arrival. * My sons' homework crisis: why is this my problem? * High school dances- life gets complicated quickly.