Moi, ta mère

Synopsis of Moi, ta mère

«Moi, ta mère» is the essay by Christiane Collange on relations between parents and young people, published by France Loisirs in paperback (223 pages, in French).

The author, a journalist and mother of a large family, reflects on post-adolescence: those years when parents and children live under the same roof without sharing the same life. Drawing on her own experience and the testimonies of other parents, she tackles the generational conflict with humor and frankness, seeking to free parents from guilt and make young people responsible. The book proposes an honest, direct dialogue between the two generations, saying what they do not always dare to tell each other.

The subtitle reads: «Ce que les parents n'osent pas dire... Ce que les jeunes ne veulent pas entendre». Originally published in 1985 by Fayard.

For parents living with young children who want to better understand today's family dynamics.