1 Why does the author say that each unique life phase brings its own peculiar set of challenges? 2 According to the author, what was understood as a norm? 3 Based on the reading, what are the so-called “odyssey years”? 4 Why does the author say that the odyssey years are an unavoidable stage in reaching adulthood? 5 In what ways are young people today unlikely to do the same as their parents? 6 How do some young people in their odyssey years react to their parents? 7 What is parents' attitude toward their children in their odyssey years? 8 What do you think is the author's attitude toward the odyssey years?