<p>I don’t think the article does the book justice if it comes across as “criticizing” the younger generation, which the authors do not do at all. The author is a psychologist who works with troubled kids, and this book is based on his observations and insights gained through his work. He is very sympathetic to both kids and their parents.
I read much of this book online before I bought it- you can find it on Amazon. I think when you actually read about his experiences and ideas, most parents will see value there.
He’s not looking at the entire generation and saying we’ve all failed, but rather at a subset of kids who are not reaching the autonomy or maturity we might expect, given their circumstances, and examining the environment to explain why they are not moving forward in their lives.<br>
You don’t have to be on CC long to know that there are many kids who are struggling- kids from caring families who have been given many opportunities. I think this author has some valuable insights for any family with a young adult who is not functioning well or who is behaving in destructive ways.</p>