An empowering roadmap for teens ready to question the rules, trust their instincts and build a life of their own.

What does it really mean to think for yourself in a world full of rules, expectations and misinformation? A Good Kid’s Guide to Rebellion is a supportive roadmap for teenagers questioning authority, helping them to build confidence in their opinions and shape a life that actually feels like their own.

Part personal development guide, part real-talk companion, this book explores what rebellion really means and why critical thinking and independence are essential life skills. It draws on first-hand experience and offers practical tools and real-world insight to help teens navigate peer pressure, family expectations, social media influence and high-control environments without losing themselves in the process.

You will learn how to identify your own values and to understand how your family, culture and community shape your thinking. This includes insight on recognizing healthy and unhealthy relationship dynamics; setting boundaries and understanding consent, coercion and pressure; and making informed decisions about sex, drugs and what you share and encounter online. With Kitty, you’ll explore how to question authority, spot logical fallacies, fact-check information and recognize manipulation and misinformation.

Self-reflection exercises help you to figure out what you believe, who influences your decisions, what a healthy boundary looks like and how to plan for the future you want. From media literacy and personal values to autonomy and decision-making, A Good Kid’s Guide to Rebellion gives you the tools to think critically, set boundaries and make choices that align with who you truly are.