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
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.