From an expert in adolescent psychology comes a groundbreaking, timely, and necessary guide for parents of the 2.2 million young adults in America who are struggling to find their way in the world.

Part I: Where are the adults? Why growing up isn't what it used to be. Twenty-two going on sixteen ; Is there life after high school? ; When will I feel like an adult? -- Part II: How to adult: the developmental skills needed in emerging adulthood. Skill 1--Becoming responsible ; Skill 2--Becoming relational ; Skill 3--Becoming relevant -- Part III: How parents can help: what you can (and can't) do for your kid. How guilty should you feel? ; Untangling boundaries ; The mystery of motivation ; Breaking the enabling trap ; Communication and emotional support ; Dear twentysomething -- Appendix: A hard-won crown -- Appendix: Getting professional help.