10 to 25

“ What if the problem has more to do with us — and how we treat the next generation — than it has to do with who they are? ” e.style.display='none');if(typeof getContentsSections==='function')setTimeout(getContentsSections,50)" /> America's flagship youth programs spectacularly fail. D.A.R.E. made students more likely to use drugs. "Think. Don't smoke" made teenagers view smoking as cooler. Anti-obesity programs' most common effect is weight gain. Anti-bullying programs for older teens tend to increase bullying. All share the same fatal flaw: the neurobiological-incompetence model — the assump

Lesson 1: D.A.R.E. and anti-obesity programs backfire by treating teens as incompetent

This principle from 10 to 25 is backed by David Yeager's extensive research and real-world examples. Understanding it deeply can shift how you approach decisions, relationships, and long-term planning in meaningful ways.

Lesson 2: Teens don't rebel because they're broken — they rebel when they feel disrespected

This principle from 10 to 25 is backed by David Yeager's extensive research and real-world examples. Understanding it deeply can shift how you approach decisions, relationships, and long-term planning in meaningful ways.

Lesson 3: Don't choose between high standards and high support — give both

This principle from 10 to 25 is backed by David Yeager's extensive research and real-world examples. Understanding it deeply can shift how you approach decisions, relationships, and long-term planning in meaningful ways.

How to Apply 10 to 25's Lessons

The real value of 10 to 25 lies in its applicability. After reading, the most important step is identifying which of David Yeager's principles speak most directly to your current situation.

Consider keeping a journal while reading — noting where the ideas challenge your current approach and where they confirm what you already suspected. The friction of your own resistance often points to the most important insights.

Key Quote

"D.A.R.E. and anti-obesity programs backfire by treating teens as incompetent" — David Yeager, 10 to 25

About the Author

David Yeager is the author of 10 to 25. The book reflects years of research, observation, and synthesis of evidence from multiple disciplines.