Teen 2.0: Saving Our Children and Families from the Torment of Adolescence

Former Psychology Today editor-in-chief Epstein presents an updated and retitled version of his revolutionary 2007 book, The Case Against Adolescence: Rediscovering the Adult in Every Teen, designed to stimulate a discussion about changing the way that teenagers are raised in the U.S. Epstein argues that current parenting, educational, and social practices over-restrict young people; teens would benefit more if they could have full adult rights and responsibilities as they demonstrate appropriate competence in various areas. The revised edition incorporates new data and recent events as further support for Epstein's position, uses a new title to emphasize the urgency and utility of the book, and includes new, practical parenting tips. Epstein's text has received praise from prominent individuals from widely different backgrounds and political leanings, among them Joyce Brothers, Deepak Chopra, Newt Gingrich, George Will, Drew Pinsky, and Alvin Toffler. Annotation 穢2010 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)