Contrary to prevailing notions, today's teenagers are the most ambitious generation yet. But they are also misdirected and often feel alone and alienated. The authors of this landmark study of 7,000 teenagers offer practical, specific advice about how parents and teachers can better direct and suppo[...]

The best-selling author of Flow and an award-winning sociologist draw on a unique longitudinal study to reveal how adolescents develop attitudes, skills, and expectations about their adult careers.. How do young people envision their occupational futures? What do teenagers feel about their schoolin[...]