The myth of maturity - T. E. Apter

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wise and compassionate book, Terri Apter debunks outdated and misguided ideas about maturity: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.