The Dangers of Teenagers: Why Take Risks?

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The teenage years are the most dangerous times in our lives. You are three times more likely to suffer serious injury or death during this time than adulthood or childhood. So why do teenagers take unnecessary risks and don’t seem to learn from their mistakes?

We discuss three reasons:

-The anticipation of pleasure is what drives teenagers to take risks
-The teenage brain is not yet wired up to learn from from mistakes
-The teenage brain is much more susceptible to addiction than the adult brain

We finish with some psychological strategies to help you manage risk taking in your teenager and guide them towards healthier habits.

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