★Thirty essays by angry teenagers, each followed by a commentary from the author, a clinical psychologist who has devoted his life to this subject. This book holds up a critical mirror to adults, for children are merely their reflections.

Ignat Schmidt presents us with the stories of thirty teenagers this time, for us to read and ponder over - all these thirty pieces of writing were penned by them during their therapy sessions. At the end of each story, the author has attached professional comments and brief summaries.

We read about their anger, rebellion, stress, fear, violence, search, doubts, confusion... Almost all the teenagers are confronted with the issue of self-image; almost all of them are under various pressures - from family, schoolwork, and love. The author treats them with utmost seriousness, engaging in dialogue with them through sincere love, kindness, friendship, patience, optimism, and a great deal of humor - and it is this abundance of humor that has won the response of many children. He believes in them and extends a helping hand as they seek their way out.

At the same time, he also turns the mirror towards adults. The image we wish to see depends on ourselves.

Ignat Schmidt is a Slovenian clinical psychologist, psychotherapy trainer and best-selling author. He has been in private practice in the northeastern city of Ptuj for a long time and has taught at several continuing education institutions. He has published three Slovenian-language popular science books on psychology for both the general public and professionals.

He is a Slovenian psychologist who closely combines clinical practice, popular science writing and public education. His published works mainly focus on emotional disorders and neurodiverse groups, providing accessible and practical resources for both the professional community and parents.