Not Quite Adults: Why 20-Somethings Are Choosing a Slower Path to Adulthood, and Why It's Good for Everyone
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Why are 20-somethings delaying adulthood? The media have flooded us with negative headlines about this generation, from their sense of entitlement to their immaturity. Drawing on almost a decade of cutting-edge research and nearly five hundred interviews with young people, Richard Settersten, Ph.D., and Barbara E. Ray shatter these stereotypes, revealing an unexpected truth- A slower path to adulthood is good for all of us. Their surprising findings include . Young adults who finish college and delay marriage and child-rearing get a much better start in life. . Few 20-somethings who live at home are mooching off their parents. More often, they are using the time at home to gain necessary credentials and save money for a more secure future. . Helicopter parents aren't so bad after all. Involved parents provide young people with advantages, including mentoring and economic support, that have become increasingly necessary to success. Not Quite Adults is a fascinating look at an often misunderstood generation. It's a must-read for parents, teachers, psychologists, sociologists, and anyone interested in today's youth culture . Visit www.notquiteadults.com for more information on this revelatory book.
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:0553807404
ISBN13:9780553807400
Release Date:December 2010
Publisher:Bantam
Length:272 Pages
Weight:0.45 lbs.
Dimensions:0.6" x 5.3" x 8.0"
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