A leading authority draws on new research to explain why the
adolescent years are so developmentally crucial, and what we must do to raise
happier, more successful kids.
Adolescence now lasts longer than ever before. And as world-renowned
expert on adolescent psychology Dr. Laurence Steinberg argues, this makes these
years the key period in determining individuals’ life outcomes, demanding that
we change the way we parent, educate, and understand young people.
In Age of Opportunity, Steinberg leads readers through
a host of new findings—including groundbreaking original research—that reveal
what the new timetable of adolescence means for parenting thirteen-year-olds
(who may look more mature than they really are) versus twentysomethings (who
may not be floundering even when it looks like they are). He also explains how
the plasticity of the adolescent brain, rivaling that of years zero through
three, suggests new strategies for instilling self-control during the teenage
years. Packed with useful knowledge, Age of Opportunity is a sweeping
book in the tradition of Reviving Ophelia, and an essential guide for
parents and educators of teenagers. Download and start listening now!