Age of Opportunity

Lessons from the New Science of Adolescence

By: Laurence Steinberg Ph.D.

Narrated by: Malcolm Hillgartner

A leading authority draws on new research to explain why the adolescent years are so developmentally crucial, and what we must do to raise happier, more successful kids.

Adolescence now lasts longer than ever before. And as world-renowned expert on adolescent psychology Dr. Laurence Steinberg argues, this makes these years the key period in determining individuals’ life outcomes, demanding that we change the way we parent, educate, and understand young people.

In Age of Opportunity, Steinberg leads listeners through a host of new findings - including groundbreaking original research - that reveal what the new timetable of adolescence means for parenting 13-year-olds (who may look more mature than they really are) versus 20-somethings (who may not be floundering even when it looks like they are). He also explains how the plasticity of the adolescent brain, rivaling that of years 0 through 3, suggests new strategies for instilling self-control during the teenage years. Packed with useful knowledge, Age of Opportunity is a sweeping book in the tradition of Reviving Ophelia, and an essential guide for parents and educators of teenagers.

©2014 Laurence Steinberg (P)2014 Brilliance Audio

The neuroscience guide to teen parenting

What made the experience of listening to Age of Opportunity the most enjoyable?

What a refreshing perspective on adolescence! The advances in neuroscience as explained by Dr Steinberg, have given us a new understanding of how our brains develop, which is fascinating in itself, but the development of the brain during adolescence in particular, explains why it is such a perilous but exciting time in our lives - why it is truly the age of opportunity. As someone on the brink of teen parenting this book was illuminating, invigorating - adolescents are on full throttle and brakes dont work - and liberating: like being handed a compass when you're lost. Highly recommended.

A must-read for all parents of teens/pre-teens

This gave me such a great understanding of the adolescent brain and WHY TEENS do what they do - why they think and feel differently from adults and children. It gave me such a good understanding of my children which gives me patience when dealing with their "behavior" issues. I loved the first half of the book, the second half was less interesting.

Mislabeled

Chapter 1 is actually the into and chapter 2 is actually chapter 1, etc etc.

No problems with the book or content

if you think you know, think again

What made the experience of listening to Age of Opportunity the most enjoyable?

I work with adolescents in schools and Dr. Sternberg's book has been very helpful in understanding the range of issues they are dealing with. The neuroscience and the emerging humanity of kids.

What was one of the most memorable moments of Age of Opportunity?

Dr. Sternberg tells stories, including of those closest to him, that explain the perils and opportunities of adolescence. One was about his own child, Ben. I won't spoil it. Get this book.

Excellent work

Valuable material for educators, families with adolescents and lawmakers. Well narrated by Audible. I was able to listen to the 8hrs or so of narrative while driving.