Adolescence is many things: exciting, scary, confusing, new, and an endless litany of other adjectives. A fresh look at the period of development, Age of Opportunity: Lessons from the New Science of Adolescence, seeks to teach its readers about the newest research and revelations regarding brain development and its effects on youths.
Author Laurence Steinberg, Ph.D. covers a range of topics related to adolescence, including: the intersection of societal expectations and brain development, research on risk-taking behaviors, methods of optimal parenting, and how the lengthening of adolescence contributes to income inequality.
What are your thoughts on adolescence? Should we treat adolescents differently than we treat adults? Is there anything you find interesting about the transition from childhood to adulthood?
Guest:
Laurence Steinberg, Ph.D., Author, “Age of Opportunity: Lessons from the New Science of Adolescence;” Professor of Psychology, Temple University