Bad Therapy: Why the Kids Aren't Growing Up
Why Today's Super-Connected Kids Are Growing Up More Slowly—And What That Means for Their Future
About This Book
Discover how the rise of smartphones, social media, and new parenting trends have reshaped the childhood and coming-of-age experience for a new generation. iGen reveals the surprising ways in which today's teens are safer, more cautious, more connected, yet increasingly anxious and less experienced with traditional adult roles. Step inside the daily lives of real teens and their families, and learn why growing up today means delaying many milestones once considered essential to adulthood. By understanding these patterns and applying key strategies, readers can foster better well-being, independence, and relationship skills for themselves or the young people in their lives.About the Author
Jean M. Twenge, Ph.D., is a renowned psychologist and professor specializing in generational differences and youth development. Her research has appeared in top academic journals and media outlets worldwide. Known for her extensive use of large, nationally representative datasets and clear, accessible writing, Twenge combines rigorous empirical analysis with compelling storytelling. With a track record of identifying trends before they hit the mainstream, she offers authoritative, actionable insights for parents, educators, and anyone working with or raising the next generation.
Biggest Takeaway
Readers will gain a deep understanding of generational shifts affecting teens and young adults today. Learn practical strategies to foster healthy technology habits, support emotional resilience, and encourage safe yet independent decision-making. Expect to improve your ability to navigate intergenerational misunderstandings, identify the hidden impacts of screen time, and help young people develop crucial life skills—such as money management, face-to-face socializing, and self-driven learning—that will set them up for adulthood.
Key Insights from This Book
Explore the most important ideas and learn how to apply them in your life.
Growing Up More Slowly: Why Teens Delay Traditional Milestones
Screen Time and Mental Health: The Subtle Link You Ignore at Your Own Risk
The Paradox of Online Connection: Lonelier With More 'Friends'
Sleep and Screen: The Overlooked Pathway to Anxiety and Low Mood
The Safety Trap: How Risk Aversion Undercuts Growth and Resilience
Digital Empathy Gap: How Online Activism Undercuts Real Community Involvement
Redefining Success: When Money and Security Trump Meaning and Creativity
Independence by Inches: Building Real-World Skills in the Age of Parental Cocooning
Why Belief and Community Are Fragmenting: The Individualism Shift in Modern Youth
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