What is your occupation and position? In addition to being a re-knowned television personality, journalist and bestselling author, you now have a new book that focuses on “survival” techniques for teens. This book shows a different side to you than the common perception of your being a tough, hard-hitting, controversial interviewer. Is the real Bill O’Reilly a more sensitive and compassionate person than the host we see on Fox television?

Why did you write a book for teens? All teens can use good, sound advice, but what promoted and motivated you, at this time of your life, to write a book on children?

Teens that know of you, think of you as a very conservative, authoritative person. Why should they read your book when they usually do not listen to their parents’ advice, and what do you think you can tell them that they cannot hear from their teachers, parents or church leaders?

You clearly are not a fan of Eminem, yet his music is bought by millions of teens. In your book, you emphasize that his music is full of hatred, violence and drug promotion. Isn’t it only adults that take the lyrics to heart? Don’t teens just listen to music for the voice, cadence, and rhythm while accepting that the lyrics are just words and not advice to be taken seriously?

You show a very understanding view on teenage sexuality. In your chapter on sex you imply that sex is not “off limits” for teens, yet schools typically teach abstinence. Don’t you think you are too liberal in your views on teen sex?

In the health section you discussed obesity, yet anorexia, chronic illness and disabilities are common in children. Why did you only focus on obesity?

There are three main drives in life; food, sex, and sleep. Your book deals with most areas of interest to teens and you dealt with food and sex but did not address sleep. Research has shown that most teenagers are sleep-deprived and sleep is a very important part of their life. Did you accidentally leave out this topic?

In your chapter on self-esteem you state “The fake self-esteem doled out by parents and teachers today is poison.” It is clear that helping teens improve their self-esteem is very important to you. Why are you so passionate about this topic?

Do you believe that your book will change the behavior and attitudes of those teens who read it, or will they view it as “the same old stuff” just written in a different style?

Were there any topics that were too controversial for teens and left out of the final version of your book? If so, what were they, and if not, what additional topics would you have liked to have included?

How should teens use your book? Should they read it from beginning to end, or use it as a reference book and read it by topic when they have a particular interest or need?

Do you intend to write more books for this age group? TeenFX.com is all about teen communication by teens writing articles on their interests and concerns. Is there anything that you would particularly like to share with TeenFX users?