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.
LAURENCE STEINBERG is the author of the leading textbook on adolescence, more than 350 scholarly articles, and a dozen books. He has written for numerous publications, including the New York Times, the Wall Street Journal, and Psychology Today.
"Steinberg explains how 'abnormal' adolescent behavior is actually
'normal.' This book belongs on the shelf of every parent, teacher,
youth worker, counselor, judge-- heck, anyone interested in
pre-teens and teenagers." -- David Walsh, Ph.D., author of Why Do
They Act That Way? A Survival Guide to the Adolescent Brain for You
and Your Teen"A fascinating book [that] parents and teachers ought
to read." -- Atlanta Journal-Constitution"Simply the best book I
have ever read about adolescence, and I say this as both the father
of seven and as a scientist who works in this field. With gentle
wisdom, Steinberg guides us through truly novel findings on what
happens during adolescence and tells us how, as parents and
teachers, we should change our ways." -- Martin E. P. Seligman, Ph.
D., author of The Optimistic Child
"If you need to understand adolescents -- whether your own or
anyone else's -- you must read this book. Steinberg explains why
most of our presumptions about adolescence are dead wrong and
reveals the truth about this exciting and unnerving stage of life.
Written with warmth, lucidity, and passion, Age of Opportunity will
fill parents with relief by demystifying their children. Educators
and policy-makers should study it carefully." -- Jennifer Senior,
author of All Joy and No Fun"Clear, evidence-based, and
solutions-oriented, Age of Opportunity is the roadmap you need
whether you already have a teen or young adult, or are preparing
for one." -- Madeline Levine, Ph.D., author of The Price of
Privilege and Teach Your Children Well"A masterful summary of what
science has recently discovered about adolescence. I learned
something new on every page." -- Angela Duckworth, Ph.D., MacArthur
Fellow and Associate Professor of Psychology, University of
Pennsylvania"This study will be gratefully received by many for its
advice on how our increasing understanding of adolescent
development can be put to practical use in helping adolescents
through emotional and behavioral tumult... Steinberg's audience is
as broad as his approach and includes parents, educators,
politicans, businesspeople, and health care professionals. A clear
and canny look into the adolescent brain that will help influence
adolescent lives for the better." -- Kirkus Reviews"A convincing
and eloquent call for change." -- Publishers Weekly"As a mother of
two boys and an educator, I am so grateful Laurence Steinberg has
written this amazing book. He not only clearly and elegantly
communicates the newest insights into understanding teenagers'
brains but also shows how adults can manage ourselves when we get
frustrated with teens' behavior." -- Rosalind Wiseman, author of
Queen Bees and Wannabes and Masterminds and Wingmen"I love this
book! Steinberg has blended the latest research with his decades of
expertise to give us a bold new view of the perils and promise of
adolescence." -- Daniel J. Siegel, M.D., Clinical Professor, UCLA
School of Medicine, and author of Brainstorm: The Power and Purpose
of the Teenage Brain"A fascinating and important book. What every
parent, teacher and counselor MUST know about the adolescent brain,
its vulnerabilities, and its tremendous possibilities." -- Carol
Dweck, Professor of Psychology, Stanford University, and author of
Mindset"This fascinating book gives us cause for concern, cause for
hope and cause for celebration. Whether you're a parent or an
adolescent yourself, you should read it. There's information in
these pages that could change and improve your life." -- Peg Tyre,
author of The Good School: How Smart Parents Get Their Kids the
Education They Deserve"Based on cutting-edge research and the
wisdom of a leading authority in the field, this magnificent book
will captivate parents, teachers, policy-makers and adolescents
themselves." -- Sarah-Jayne Blakemore, Ph.D., Professor of
Cognitive Neuroscience, University College, London
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