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The case against adolescence
Rediscovering the Adult in Every Teen
Book • 2007
In this book, Robert Epstein challenges the conventional view of adolescence by arguing that it is an unnecessary and harmful phase of life.
Epstein contends that the turmoil associated with adolescence is a result of cultural and societal structures that separate teens from adults, forcing them to learn from their media-dominated peers rather than from experienced adults.
He advocates for giving young people adult authority and responsibility as soon as they demonstrate readiness, highlighting that teens are highly capable and often more competent than adults in certain respects.
The book proposes a radical shift in how society treats teenagers, emphasizing the need to rediscover the adult in every teen to enhance their development and well-being.
Epstein contends that the turmoil associated with adolescence is a result of cultural and societal structures that separate teens from adults, forcing them to learn from their media-dominated peers rather than from experienced adults.
He advocates for giving young people adult authority and responsibility as soon as they demonstrate readiness, highlighting that teens are highly capable and often more competent than adults in certain respects.
The book proposes a radical shift in how society treats teenagers, emphasizing the need to rediscover the adult in every teen to enhance their development and well-being.
