The Myth of Maturity - What Teenagers Need from Parents to Become Adults (Paperback, New Ed)

"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In this wise and compassionate book, Terri Apter debunks outdated and misguided ideas about maturity: Acting in the name of love, many parents withdraw emotional or practical support, thinking it best for a son or daughter to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.

General

Imprint:	W W Norton & Co Inc
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	September 2002
First published:	June 2002
Authors:	Terri Apter
Dimensions:	216 x 138 x 18mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback - Trade
Pages:	288
Edition:	New Ed
ISBN-13:	978-0-393-32317-7
Categories:	Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Social groups & communities > Age groups > Adolescents Books > Health, Home & Family > Family & health > Advice on parenting > Child care & upbringing > Adolescent children
LSN:	0-393-32317-X
Barcode:	9780393323177

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