Business Quote by Laurence Steinberg
“The parent-adolescent relationship is like a partnership in which the senior partner (the parent) has more expertise in many areasbut looks forward to the day when the junior partner (the adolescent) will take over the business of running his or her own life.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Adolescence, 1990, by Laurence Steinberg
Parent‑adolescent ties are collaborative, with parents guiding while preparing teens to become independent adults.
In simple terms: Parents guide, teens learn independence.
Key Takeaway
Support teen growth toward autonomy.
Themes
family
growth
independence
guidance
Mood
reflective
hopeful
Type
advice
philosophical
When to use this quote
- parent‑teen counseling
- education
- life‑skill coaching
Key Concepts
Developmental psychology
role transition
Questions to Reflect On
- What balance of guidance and freedom best fosters autonomy?
- How can parents model expertise without dominating?
A Different Perspective
Adolescence
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