Via Building Personal Strength:
"The most important factor at that time of life is that the prefrontal cortex - the part of the brain that understands, analyzes, decides, and plans - begins and ends its development. This seat of human intellect is the main thing that separates us from all other animals, and is the main factor in whether an adult succeeds in life. Because it's "under construction," teenagers have a hard time using it. But they have to, or the foundation for critical thinking will be minimal for the rest of their lives. Use it or lose it.
This makes the teen journey difficult, dangerous and momentous. Which is why people's teen j
ourney stories are so interesting to me. About a dozen people have shared their stories with me so far, and it's been fascinating. I've learned some things I didn't know...
- No two stories are alike.No matter what parents do, they have an enormous influence on what teens do and on their development into adults.
- Few parents have good communication skills.
- All teens need love from their parents; and if they don't get it, they seek it elsewhere." Denny Coates
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