The Myth of Maturity: What Teenagers Need from Parents to Become Adults

Nonfiction, Family & Relationships, Adolescence, Parenting
Cover of the book The Myth of Maturity: What Teenagers Need from Parents to Become Adults by Terri Apter, W. W. Norton & Company
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: Terri Apter ISBN: 9780393285758
Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company Publication: June 17, 2002
Imprint: W. W. Norton & Company Language: English
Author: Terri Apter
ISBN: 9780393285758
Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company
Publication: June 17, 2002
Imprint: W. W. Norton & Company
Language: English

"Parents and young adults alike should benefit from the advice in Apter's insightful book."—Washington Post

What do young people at the threshold of adulthood really need and want? Why do so many responsible and motivated teenagers become young adults who are still dependent, financially and emotionally, on their parents? Why are many young people today so quick to leave childhood behind, but so slow to become adults? In this wise and compassionate book, Terri Apter debunks outdated and misguided ideas about maturity: Acting in the name of love, many parents withdraw emotional or practical support, thinking it best for a son or daughter to solve his or her own problems—even to suffer alone the consequences of mistakes. Apter shows us that young adults actually need a parent's guidance and support, while also requiring respect and independence. Based on carefully observed case studies and current research, this book describes how we can support young people through a crucial stage in their development.

View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

"Parents and young adults alike should benefit from the advice in Apter's insightful book."—Washington Post

What do young people at the threshold of adulthood really need and want? Why do so many responsible and motivated teenagers become young adults who are still dependent, financially and emotionally, on their parents? Why are many young people today so quick to leave childhood behind, but so slow to become adults? In this wise and compassionate book, Terri Apter debunks outdated and misguided ideas about maturity: Acting in the name of love, many parents withdraw emotional or practical support, thinking it best for a son or daughter to solve his or her own problems—even to suffer alone the consequences of mistakes. Apter shows us that young adults actually need a parent's guidance and support, while also requiring respect and independence. Based on carefully observed case studies and current research, this book describes how we can support young people through a crucial stage in their development.

More books from W. W. Norton & Company

Cover of the book Our America: A Hispanic History of the United States by Terri Apter
Cover of the book Naked Money: A Revealing Look at Our Financial System by Terri Apter
Cover of the book The Emperor's Body: A Novel by Terri Apter
Cover of the book Hello World: Being Human in the Age of Algorithms by Terri Apter
Cover of the book SEL Every Day: Integrating Social and Emotional Learning with Instruction in Secondary Classrooms (SEL Solutions Series) by Terri Apter
Cover of the book West of the Revolution: An Uncommon History of 1776 by Terri Apter
Cover of the book New and Selected Poems 1974-1994 by Terri Apter
Cover of the book Judas: A Biography by Terri Apter
Cover of the book The Language of Things: Understanding the World of Desirable Objects by Terri Apter
Cover of the book Taking on the Trust: The Epic Battle of Ida Tarbell and John D. Rockefeller by Terri Apter
Cover of the book Every Grain of Rice: Simple Chinese Home Cooking by Terri Apter
Cover of the book Limits of the Known by Terri Apter
Cover of the book The Relentless Revolution: A History of Capitalism by Terri Apter
Cover of the book Physics for Future Presidents: The Science Behind the Headlines by Terri Apter
Cover of the book Thinking at Every Desk: Four Simple Skills to Transform Your Classroom by Terri Apter
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy