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Not Quite Adults|Richard Settersten

Not Quite Adults : Why 20-Somethings Are Choosing a Slower Path to Adulthood, and Why It's Good forEveryone

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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.

Details

  • ISBN-13: 9780553807400
  • ISBN-10: 0553807404
  • Publisher: Random House Publishing Group
  • Publish Date: December 2010
  • Dimensions: 8.02 x 5.32 x 0.6 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 0.44 pounds
  • Page Count: 272

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