The Mistake of Underestimating Adolescents
We alienate young people when we deny the depth of their experiences
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7 min readFeb 18, 2022
Across history and culture, human beings have put a lot of energy into understanding adolescence. Life experiences from the pre-teen and teenage years leave deep grooves on the fabric of our personal narratives. Adults tend to recall this phase of life in more detail than…