The case against the artificial extension of childhood -- The chaos and the cause -- The creation of adolescence -- Adolescence abroad -- Instant adulthood -- Storm and stress -- The capabilities of young people -- "Adultness" -- Young people are capable thinkers -- Young people can love -- Young people are tough -- Young people are creative -- Young people can handle responsibility -- What does the Bible say? -- How we must change -- How society must change -- Why some will resist.