Adult Quote by Patricia McCormick

Adolescents, for all their self-involvement, are emerging from the self-centeredness of childhood. Their perception of other people has more depth. They are better equipped…

— Terri E Apter

As an advocate for kids for over twenty years, I have watched things change since I was in school. Thankfully, this book made me…

— Doug Fields

We underestimate teenagers at our peril. Even the dismissive thing out on the street--look at what they're wearing. Then we'll hear stories about how…

— Markus Zusak

Raising self-centered kids is not good for society, but it's also not good for their own mental health to be completely self-absorbed.

— William Damon

Teenagers crave independence. The more self-suf-ficient we make them feel, the less hostile they are toward us.

— Haim Ginott

As a kid, there [on TV] were things I wasn't aware of - insecurities while transition from teen to adult. When I was around…

— Kofi Siriboe

Teens just understand the world in ways I don't think any of us adults do.

— Kevin Systrom

Teens today rule the world. The whole culture - movies, music - is pointed at young people. They have so 'much' power.

— James Franco

I'm concerned that young people, far too often, abdicate their responsibilities of learning and adapting and give that over to people who may not…

— Len Elmore

Teenagers are the most misunderstood people on earth. Treated like children but expected to act like adults.

— Anonymous

Adults have their own issues and their own problems, which are understandable, and some adults are working through their own adolescent issues.-

— Christian Smith

Why are young adults so self-centered and always seeking instant gratification? Because older adults, often in positions of power, paint them that way.

— Raymond Arroyo