Age of Opportunity Quotes

“There is a time lag between the activation of brain systems that excite our emotions and impulses and the maturation of brain systems that allow us to check these feelings and urgings—it’s like driving a car with a sensitive gas pedal and bad brakes.”
― Laurence Steinberg, Age Of Opportunity: Lessons from the New Science of Adolescence

“No matter how interesting your spouse is, there are only so many ways you can make a meatloaf or recount your day’s experiences over dinner.”
― Laurence Steinberg, Age Of Opportunity: Lessons from the New Science of Adolescence

“United States consumes more than 75 percent of the world’s ADHD medication.”
― Laurence Steinberg, Age Of Opportunity: Lessons from the New Science of Adolescence