How to Deploy the Amazing Power of the Teen Brain
Learning reaches its peak during the pivotal teen years. But beware: So does vulnerability to mistakes
Reader Comments
Not All Teens Fit the Profile
It has been my experience in working with young adults in a supervisory capacity, that not all have the same character of mind. While some youthful adults seem to be mentally and emotionally mature much beyond their years, others seem to struggle with decisions and responsibilities.
While the information in these studies seem to suggest that the adolescent's brain is undergoing changes that mostly affect their thinking adversely, that has certainly not been my experience. One thing that is for certain: "As a twig is bent, so grows the tree," as the old adage has it. The experiences of a young person will definitely shape their future for better or worse.
Teens' brains
If more people read these types of articles about the development and workings of teens' brains maybe fewer parents would be pulling their hair out. Understanding that their brains aren't yet fully developed gives clues to explaining goofy teen decisions and behavior. My feeling is that often teens aren't bad at all, they are often just labeled that way.
