Adolescent Development

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BRIEF SUMMARY

Teenagers are the most wonderfully aggravating creatures on the planet and a cursory review of the literature helps explain why.

KEY POINTS

  • Teaching teens about their brain and brain development is a powerful tool in ensuring their future success.

SHARED WISDOM

  • The amygdala is fully developed at birth but the pre-fontal cortex is not developed fully until the mid-20’s. This helps explain why teens struggle to see the big picture and make rational decisions.

RESOURCES

  • Handy definition
  • Kids Health has some great resources for teens and parents
  • Jill Bolt Taylor’s Ted Talk is here
  • ‘Why Do They Act That Way?’ by David Walsh

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This post was created by ABCD ContentManager on August 5, 2016.